Suleiman v Republic (Miscellaneous Application E067 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 905 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Ruling)
- 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
- Legality of the sentence
- Proportionality of the sentence
- 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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