[1982] KEHC 64 (KLR)
The court found that the trial Magistrate had sufficient evidence to convict the appellant on all counts. The sentences imposed were considered manifestly lenient, but since the Republic did not seek enhancement, the court declined to interfere. The court clarified that the sentences of imprisonment on counts 1, 2,...
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- Citation
- [1982] KEHC 64 (KLR)
- Parties
- Appellant: Samuel Mwambalo Mukuya; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nakuru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Appeal 134 of 1982
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Burglary, Stealing, Handling Stolen Property, Failure to Register as Alien, Sentencing, Concurrent Sentences
- Source Language
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Parties
Samuel Mwambalo Mukuya
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the convictions on counts of burglary, stealing, handling stolen property, and failing to register as an alien were supported by sufficient evidence.
- 2 Whether the sentences imposed were appropriate and lawful, including the issue of concurrent running of sentences.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the trial Magistrate had sufficient evidence to convict the appellant on all counts. The sentences imposed were considered manifestly lenient, but since the Republic did not seek enhancement, the court declined to interfere. The court clarified that the sentences of imprisonment on counts 1, 2, and 3 should run concurrently with the sentence on count 4, correcting an omission by the trial Magistrate. The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed in its entirety.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed.
- Sentences of imprisonment on counts 1, 2, and 3 to run concurrently with that on count 4.
Full Case Text
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15 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAKURU
APPELLATE SIDE
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO 134 OF 1982
(From Original Conviction and sentences in Criminal Case No 522 of 1982 of the Resident
Magistrate’s Court at Eldoret – JLA Osiemo Esq)
SAMUEL MWAMBALO MUKUYA …………...… APPELLANT
Versus
REPUBLIC ……………………………………… RESPONDENT
JUDGMENT
The appellant is charged on four counts. In the first and second he is charged with burglary and stealing contrary to Section 304(2) and 279(b) of the Penal Code (Cap 63). Alternative to the two counts he is alleged to have handled stolen property contrary to Section 322(2) of the Penal Code (Cap 63). In the third count he is charged that he stole from a person contrary to Section 279(1) of the Penal Code (Cap 63). In the fourth, he was charged with the offence of failing to register as an alien contrary to Section 3(1) of the Registration of Persons Act, Cap 173. At commencement of trial he pleaded guilty over the last count and was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. At the end of trial he was convicted on counts 1, 2 and 3. He was sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment on each count; sentences to run concurrently. Appellant was in addition to receive six strokes of corporal punishment. The trial Magistrate recommended the appellant to be repatriated to his home after serving his sentence. There was sufficient evidence on which the learned trial Magistrate based his convictions. Learned Counsel for Republic supports convictions and sentence. I dismiss the appeal against conviction and sentence.
I would only add that the sentences were manifestly lenient. But since the Republic did not seek enhancement I will not disturb them. I would only order that the sentence of imprisonment on counts 1, 2 and 3 will run concurrently with that on count 4. The learned trial Magistrate appears to have forgotten to so order.
Delivered at Eldoret this 20th day of September 1982
W. MBAYA
JUDGE.