Ambasador Makori Murogi v Republic [2018] KEHC 8954 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8954
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8954 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The Appellant's conviction is upheld, and the sentence is commuted to the period already served.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with house breaking and stealing. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant broke into Zacharia Mairura Kinyondi's house and stole various items. The Appellant was found in possession of the stolen items within a short period after the theft.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant's conviction and sentence were supported by sufficient evidence.
- Whether the Appellant's sentence should be commuted due to remand time
Reasoning
The Appellant was found in possession of stolen items within a short period, and he provided a reasonable explanation. The Appellant's sentence is commuted due to remand time.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence commuted
Orders
- The Appellant is ordered set at liberty forthwith and released from prison unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Sentencing Policy Guidelines published by the Judiciary at Page 20
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