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Mesheck Ireri Njagi v Republic [2015] KECA 646 (KLR)

[2015] KECA 646 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
646
Citation
[2015] KECA 646 (KLR)
Decided
27 May 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramKIAGE
Holding

The Court affirmed the appellant's conviction and sentence, finding that the evidence was sufficient to prove his guilt and that his possession of the stolen phone was not inconsistent with his alibi.

Facts

On June 20, 2011, the appellant was involved in a robbery with violence and handling stolen goods, where he was accused of robbing Benard Riungu Njeru of his mobile phones and other items.

Issues

  1. Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt
  2. Whether the appellant's possession of the stolen phone was inconsistent with his alibi

Reasoning

The Court affirmed the trial court's findings, noting that the evidence was not riddled with contradictions and that the appellant's possession of the stolen phone was not inconsistent with his alibi.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Chemangong v. Republic
  • Reuben Karari s/o Karanja v. Republic
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