Bernard Gachau Makari v Republic [2018] KEHC 9204 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9204
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 9204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2018
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of Court MartialCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
Conviction affirmed, sentence commuted to the period served
Facts
The Appellant, Bernard Gachau Makari, was charged with desertion and convicted by the Court Martial. He was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and dismissed from the Kenya Defence Forces.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish the Appellant's guilt. The Appellant's right to fair trial was not infringed, and the sentence was not harsh or excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction, commutation of sentence to the period served
Orders
- Set the Appellant at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
- Order the Appellant's dismissal from the Kenya Defence Forces
Remedies
- Commuted sentence to the period served
- Order dismissal from the Kenya Defence Forces
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Kenya Defence Forces Act 2012
- Constitution of Kenya
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