Abdi Wario Buru v Republic [2005] KECA 290 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 290
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 290 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramP. K. TUNOI, E. O. O’KUBASU, E. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and the sentence is set aside.
Facts
On September 24, 2001, Gideon Mutungi Muli and Rose Kilonzo Mwongeli saw eight strangers walking along the road. Solomon Mwololo Kimilu instructed a group to follow and intercept them. The pursuers arrested two of the strangers, including the appellant, who threw down a pistol and ammunition.
Issues
- whether the evidence against the appellant was conclusive
- whether the appellant was in possession of the pistol and ammunition
Reasoning
The evidence was believed, and the appellant's claim of innocence was disbelieved. The concurrent findings of fact by the trial magistrate and the superior court were supported by the evidence.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and the sentence is set aside.
Orders
- The conviction in count I is quashed and the sentence is set aside.
- The appeal against conviction and sentence in count IV and V is dismissed.
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