Kenneth Kimemia Kamau v Republic [2018] KEHC 4516 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4516
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4516 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 July 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentenceCoramL. W. GITARI
Holding
The appeal on sentence is dismissed. The sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The appellant, Kenneth Kimemia Kamau, was convicted of grievous harm and sentenced to five years imprisonment. He appealed against both conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Whether the sentence was excessive or wrong principles were applied
- Whether the appellant acted in self-defense and deserved leniency
Reasoning
The court found that the trial magistrate considered all relevant matters and the sentence was not excessive. The appellant was a first-time offender and the sentence was lenient.
Outcome
Affirmation of sentence
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Republic v Murimi Njiru (2015) eKLR
- Kipkoech Kogo v R (Eldoret Criminal Appeal No. 253 of 2003)
- Kenneth Kimani Kamunya v Republic (2006) eKLR
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