Simon Kibe Wanjiru v Republic [2018] KEHC 3469 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3469
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3469 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.V.P WENDOH
Holding
The sentence is excessive and is reduced to one year imprisonment with a Community Service Order.
Facts
The appellant, Simon Kibe Wanjiru, was convicted for breaking into an agro vet shop and stealing Kshs 250,000 on 12/7/2017.
Issues
- Excessive sentence
- Appeal on sentence only
Reasoning
The court found the sentence excessive as the maximum under the law was 7 years, and the appellant was only sentenced to 6 years.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Sentence reduced to one year imprisonment
- Placed on Community Service Order
Remedies
- One year imprisonment
- Community Service Order
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 306 (a) and 279 (6) of the Penal Code
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