James Manyoni Nyachuba v Republic [2011] KECA 73 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 73
- Citation
- [2011] KECA 73 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KisiiCoramP.N. WAKI, D.K.S. AGANYANYA, J.G. NYAMU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with cutting down trees belonging to Zacharia Moguche Ogoro, valued at Kshs.4,800/-, contrary to section 334(c) of the Penal Code.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the charge against the appellant disclosed no offence known to law.
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that the necessary ingredient of 'cultivation' was lacking in the evidence on record.
Reasoning
The charge against the appellant was a contravention of section 334 of the Penal Code, and the trees were under cultivation. The offence is known to law and within the ambit of the Constitution.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Registered Land Act
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