Osman Hapi Mohamed & 7 others v Republic [2016] KEHC 7008 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7008
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7008 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 February 2016
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The sentence is set aside and reduced to a fine of Kshs 200,000/= and one year imprisonment in default.
Facts
The applicants were charged with entering Kenya without a passport or permit and were convicted. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Legality of the sentence imposed by the trial court
- Deterrence of the sentence
- Pastoralist status of the applicants
Reasoning
The sentence is illegal as it exceeds the maximum penalty under the law. A deterrent sentence is deemed necessary given the seriousness of the offence and the porous border.
Outcome
Sentence reduced
Orders
- Fine of Kshs 200,000/= and one year imprisonment in default
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Kenya Citizenship and Migration Act of 2011
- Interpretation and General Provisions Act (cap.2)
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