Said Hassan Nuno v Republic [2010] KECA 38 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 38
- Citation
- [2010] KECA 38 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 November 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramE. O. O’KUBASU, P. N. WAKI, D. K. S. AGANYANYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there were concurrent findings of the two courts below and no reason for the complainant to frame the appellant with such a serious offence.
Facts
The appellant, Said Hassan Nuno, was charged with robbery with violence. The complainant, Mwana Hamisi Salim Barissa, reported that the appellant hit her with a panga, kicked her, and stole Kshs.1,010/= on December 19, 2003.
Issues
- language used in proceedings
- independent witness requirement
- evaluation of circumstances
- cross-examination
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was armed with a panga and the complainant's testimony was honest and truthful. The presence of one ingredient of the offence (robbery with violence) was sufficient. The appellant's admission of understanding the charge and the complainant's unchallenged testimony were considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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