Kipchumba Lagat v Republic [2019] KEHC 10552 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10552
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 10552 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2019
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to not exceeding 3 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was found in possession of a stolen cow from the Kenya Agricultural Training Centre (F.T.C), Koibatek, and attempted to frame the Assistant Chief.
Issues
- Excessive sentence for theft of a cow
- Appellant's guilt of stock theft
Reasoning
The evidence supports the finding of guilt, and the sentence is excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction affirmed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentencing to be reconsidered by the Probation Officer
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