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Silvian Ouma Owino & another v Republic [2019] KECA 541 (KLR)

[2019] KECA 541 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
541
Citation
[2019] KECA 541 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramInoti, OTIENO-ODEK, Wakiaga
Holding

The Court of Appeal upheld the findings of the lower courts regarding the identification of the appellants and the continuity of the chase.

Facts

The appellants were charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs, found with 1565 stones of cannabis sativa at Obwari Market in Nyamira District.

Issues

  1. Identification of the appellants
  2. Continuity of the chase

Reasoning

The Court of Appeal found that the evidence supported the identification of the appellants and that there was a continuous chase from the scene of crime to their arrest.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Njoroge vs Republic
  • Uganda Breweries Ltd –v- Uganda Railways Corporation
  • Odingo & Another vs Bunge
  • Wamunga vs. Republic
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