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Suleiman v Republic (Miscellaneous Application E067 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 905 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEHC 905 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
905
Citation
[2025] KEHC 905 (KLR)
Decided
30 January 2025
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks review of sentenceCoramSC CHIRCHIR
Holding

The application is unmerited and dismissed

Facts

The Applicant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He now seeks a review of this sentence.

Issues

  1. Legality of the sentence
  2. Proportionality of the sentence
  3. Rehabilitation and reform of the Applicant

Reasoning

The court found no illegality, irregularity, or impropriety in the sentence. The court also noted the Applicant's extensive mitigation but stated that sentencing is the trial court's discretion.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
  • Shadrack Kipchoge Kogo v Republic Criminal Appeal No 253 of 2003 (Eldoret)
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