PETER KIMANI OSUMO vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 311 (KLR)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KISII CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.74 OF 2003 (From original SRM’s court at Nyamira in criminal case No.580 of 2003) PETER KIMANI OSUMO …………………………………………….. APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC ……………………………………………………………. RESPONDENT JUDGMENT

The evidence against the appellant was totally overwhelming and there is no merit in the appeal and the same is dismissed. But for a first offender the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive.

I reduce it to 2 years imprisonment on each count. The sentences to run concurrently. DATED AND DELIVERED ON THE 30TH MAY 2003. I.C.C. WAMBILYANGAH JUDGE