Adan Kullow Hussein v Republic [2017] KEHC 4414 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4414
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4414 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2017
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for grievous harmCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
Conviction upheld for grievous harm, sentence reduced to 4 years imprisonment
Facts
The appellant, Adan Kullow Hussein, was convicted of causing grievous harm to Abdijabir Abdow by stabbing him on the stomach on 29th May, 2016. The appellant denied the charge and claimed self-defense.
Issues
- Conviction for attempted murder vs. grievous harm
- Proportionality of sentence
Reasoning
The court found the appellant guilty of grievous harm but reduced the sentence due to the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction, conviction upheld with reduced sentence
Orders
- Conviction for grievous harm upheld
- Sentence reduced to 4 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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