Emmanuel Shisibo v Republic [2016] KECA 239 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 239
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 239 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramD. K. MARAGA, D. K. MUSINGA, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and sentence of the High Court.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and gang rape. The robbery occurred on the night of 25th and 26th January 2011, and the gang rape occurred on the same night. The appellant was accused of robbing Japheth Wanjala Mutuli of Kshs 29,000 and J S PW 3 of Kshs 26,000 and a Nokia mobile phone valued at Kshs 8,500 and shop goods valued at Kshs 20,000. The gang rape was committed on the same night while in the company of others.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in finding the appellant guilty of robbery with violence and gang rape.
- Whether the High Court erred in sentencing the appellant.
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal found that the evidence was sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt of the charges.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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