Kamba Abraham v Republic [2020] KEHC 8080 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8080
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8080 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence imposed by the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The sentence is set aside and the appellant is ordered to be deported to Uganda.
Facts
The appellant was found unlawfully present in Kenya and altered a visa, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.
Issues
- Excessiveness of the sentence
- Appropriateness of the sentence given the appellant's mitigating factors
Reasoning
The court found the sentence harsh and excessive, considering the appellant's first offender status and mitigating circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal successful, sentence overturned
Orders
- Sentences of Kshs. 200,000 fine and 2 years imprisonment, and Kshs. 3 million fine and 3 years imprisonment are set aside
- The appellant is to be deported to Uganda
Remedies
- Remission of sentences already served
- Deportation to Uganda
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration Act No. 12 of 2011
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