Samuel Munyi Mwaniki v Republic [2018] KEHC 7342 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7342
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7342 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding
The trial court's sentence is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to serve the period so far served and an additional 6 months under probation.
Facts
The appellant was contracted by Karanja Kagiri to assist in construction of Laikipia airbase and collected supplies from Ndachi Company hardware in excess of what was required.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 2 1⁄2 years imprisonment is excessive for a first-time offender
- Whether the trial court's sentence can be set aside
Reasoning
The appellant was a first-time offender and the maximum sentence under Section 313 of the Penal Code is 3 years imprisonment. The sentence of 2 1⁄2 years is excessive.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- The trial court's sentence is set aside
- The appellant is sentenced to serve the period so far served and an additional 6 months under probation
Remedies
- The appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 313 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- SUSAN ASIYO – VS- REPUBLIC [2016] eKLR
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