Republic v [Appellant] (a student) - appeal against sentence for concealing birth of a child

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MACHAKOS CRIMINAL APPEAL NO 95 OF 1987 MULANDI………,……………….………APPELLANT V REPUBLIC…………………………………..RESPONDENT JUDGMENT The appellant a student was convicted on her own plea of concealing birth of a child contrary to section 227 of P C and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. In mitigation, she sought forgiveness as she thought concealing birth was a small matter and she was confused. It would have been desirable to call for the probation officer’s report in this case. I do so order. Case will be mentioned on May 26, 1987 when appellant will be produced before court. May 26, 1987 ABDULLAH JUDGE