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Adan Kullow Hussein v Republic [2017] KEHC 4414 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 4414 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4414
Citation
[2017] KEHC 4414 (KLR)
Decided
11 July 2017
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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

  1. Conviction for attempted murder vs. grievous harm
  2. 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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