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Abdi Hussein Kaimoi v Republic [2005] KECA 249 (KLR)

[2005] KECA 249 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. Whether the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts were based on overwhelming evidence.
  2. 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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