Samwel Mwaniki Kahingo v Republic [2017] KEHC 3944 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3944
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3944 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentence from a conviction for stealing by servant and handling stolen goodsCoramRACHEL NGETICH
Holding
The sentence of 5 years imprisonment is reduced to 18 months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Samwel Mwaniki Kahingo, was charged with stealing by servant and handling stolen goods. He was found guilty and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. The appeal was on the sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed is excessive given the appellant's status as a first offender and his promise not to commit such offences again.
- Whether the court has discretion to determine the appropriate sentence for the offence of stealing by servant.
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's status as a first offender and his promise not to commit such offences again, finding the sentence excessive. The court exercised its discretion to reduce the sentence.
Outcome
The appeal is upheld and the sentence is reduced.
Orders
- The sentence of 5 years imprisonment is reduced to 18 months imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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