Vincent Kibor Seurei v Republic [2015] KEHC 2944 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2944
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2944 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original convictionCoramGEORGE KANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs 40,000 on each of the three counts, with the sentences running concurrently.
Facts
The appellant Vincent Kibor Seurei was convicted for making a document without authority, forgery, and uttering a false document related to land transfer applications.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for each count
- Sentencing of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the sentence harsh given the appellant's age, health, and circumstances, and that the sentences were to run consecutively.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction, allowed on sentence
Orders
- Fines of Kshs 40,000 on each of the three counts
- Six months' imprisonment on each count to run concurrently
Authorities cited
Cases cited (9)
- Pandya v Republic [1957] E.A 336
- Ruwalla v Republic [1957] E.A 570
- Okeno v Republic [1972] E.A 32
- Kariuki Karanja v Republic [1986] KLR 190
- Amolo v Republic [1991] KLR 392
- Omuse v Republic [1989] KLR 214
- Macharia v Republic [2003] 2 E.A 559
- Musa Kibet Toroitich v Republic, Eldoret, High Court Criminal Appeal 192 of 2010 [2015] eKLR
- Marando v Republic [1976-80] 1 KLR 1639
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