Abdi Hussein Kaimoi v Republic [2005] KECA 249 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 249
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 249 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2005
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for robbery with violence and possession of firearmsCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, E.M. GITHINJI, W.S. DEVERELL, AG. JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The prison sentences in counts VII and VIII are set aside. The conviction for capital robbery in count IV is upheld.
Facts
On 2/4/98, a gang of armed individuals robbed the home of John Dyke Kenyon, stealing personal items and money. The appellant was found in possession of the stolen goods and a firearm.
Issues
- Whether the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts were based on overwhelming evidence.
- Whether the appellant was one of the robbers based on circumstantial evidence.
Reasoning
The concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts were based on overwhelming evidence, and the appellant was found to be one of the robbers.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The prison sentences in counts VII and VIII are set aside.
- The conviction for capital robbery in count IV is upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
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