David Musembi Mue vs Republic [2000] KECA 309 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 309
- Citation
- [2000] KECA 309 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2000
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. E. Gicheru, P. K. Tunoi, E. O. O'Kubasu
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant was properly identified by the complainant and the essential ingredients of the offence were established.
Facts
The appellant, David Musembi Mue, was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The complainant, Simon Maingi Nyamai, was robbed of Shs.750/-, a wrist watch, and a pair of spectacles by two armed individuals.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly identified by the complainant
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by the evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was properly identified by the complainant due to the bright moonlight and the complainant's familiarity with the appellant. The use of dangerous and offensive weapons during the robbery, along with the personal violence inflicted, supported the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- R.V. Turnbull (1976) 3 All E.R 549
- Anjononi and others V.R (1980) Kenya L.R 59
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