Eliud Kirwa Kemboi v Republic [2019] KEHC 484 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 484
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 484 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 November 2019
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks revision of sentence imposed by Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The sentence imposed by the Chief Magistrate's Court is upheld
Facts
The applicant was convicted of housebreaking and stealing, and handling stolen goods, in Eldoret Chief Magistrate's Criminal Case No. 711 of 2019. He was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment on each charge.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the Chief Magistrate's Court is excessive or inappropriate
- Whether the Probation Officer's Report was properly considered
Reasoning
The court found that the sentence was within the limits of the law and that the Probation Officer's Report was not considered due to procedural delays.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya
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