Joseph Njenga Ngethe v Republic [2013] KECA 238 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 238
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 238 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, PATRICK KIAGE, OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
On June 9, 2007, Joseph Njenga Ngethe and others robbed Festus Mathegi Njoroge of a Toyota Corolla, cash, and a Nokia phone. The 1st accused was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution erred in law by not physically producing the recovered motor vehicle registration number KAU 165F (KAR 104U) as an exhibit.
- Whether the doctrine of recent possession was properly applied.
- Whether the appellant was the proper perpetrator of the crime.
Reasoning
The court held that the doctrine of recent possession was properly applied and that the photographs of the recovered vehicle were adequate to prove the case. The court also found that the inculpatory facts were incompatible with the innocence of the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code, Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya
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