Isaac Anyula Khatete v Republic [2020] KECA 561 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 561
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 561 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramASIKE MAKHANDIA, P. O. KIAGE, OTIENO-ODEK JJA
Holding
The court upheld the conviction and sentence, finding that the appellant chased the complainant while armed with a panga, which disturbed the peace.
Facts
The appellant was charged with creating a disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace. The prosecution case was based on the testimony of three witnesses, including the appellant's neighbors who saw him chasing the complainant while armed with a panga.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly identified or recognized as the person who committed the offence.
- Whether the appellant's action of chasing the complainant while armed with a panga constituted creating a disturbance likely to cause a breach of peace.
Reasoning
The testimonies of the witnesses were consistent and direct, and the appellant's act of chasing the complainant while armed with a panga was found to be likely to create a breach of peace.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Anjononi & others – v- Republic [1980] KLR 57
- Aggrey Mbai Injaga v Republic [2014] eKLR
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