Pius Maingi Kinoi v Republic [1989] KECA 21 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 21
- Citation
- [1989] KECA 21 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 1989
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for burglary, stealing, and possession of bhangCoramJ.R.O Masime, J.E Gicheru, R.O Kwach
Holding
The appellant's conviction is unsafe due to the absence of finger print evidence and the possibility of the money being stolen by someone else.
Facts
The appellant and the complainant were both policemen and friends. The complainant had a box containing money, which the appellant allegedly stole. The appellant was caught with the stolen money and bhang.
Issues
- Safety of the appellant's conviction for burglary and stealing
- Inconclusive circumstantial evidence
Reasoning
The trial magistrate's conclusion that the inculpatory facts were incompatible with the appellant's innocence was not supported by the evidence. The absence of finger print evidence makes the appellant's guilt less certain.
Outcome
Allow the appeal, quash the conviction on each count, and set aside the sentences.
Orders
- Release the appellant from prison
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