Andrew Kiprop Kosgei v Republic [2017] KEHC 7931 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7931
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7931 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC.W GITHUA
Holding
The convictions are quashed and the sentences set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with stock theft in two counts. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to five years in each count.
Issues
- Conviction based on an unequivocal plea of guilty
- Conviction based on facts not disclosing essential ingredients of the offence
- Sentence of five years imprisonment excessive
Reasoning
The facts did not disclose the essential ingredients of the offence and were vague, leading to an erroneous conviction. The plea of guilty was not unequivocal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Convictions on each count quashed
- Sentences set aside
Remedies
- Appellant set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Joseph Mburu Muhia v Republic, Criminal Appeal No. 569 of 2004 (2007) eKLR
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