Komen Loruko v Republic [2018] KEHC 7245 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7245
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7245 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2018
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The court reduces the sentence to the time already served, allowing the appellant to be released immediately.
Facts
The appellant, Komen Loruko, pleaded guilty to stealing stock contrary to section 278 of the Penal Code and was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. He was in custody for 1 year and 4 months.
Issues
- Reduction of sentence
- Leniency due to first offender status and alcohol involvement
Reasoning
The court agrees with the DPP that the sentence was adequate and that the appellant has been sufficiently punished.
Outcome
Appeal granted, sentence reduced
Orders
- Reduction of sentence to time already served
- Release from custody immediately
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Prisons Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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