Chumba v Republic (Criminal Appeal 34 of 2019) [2023] KECA 1342 (KLR) (10 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1342
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 1342 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violence and handling stolen propertyCoramF. Ochieng, L. Achode, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
On 22nd August, 2015, the appellant robbed Nicholas Mutai of a mobile phone, 3⁄4kg of meat, and Kshs. 200/-, using a knife and causing actual violence. The appellant was also charged with handling stolen property. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's possession of the stolen phone was recent enough to be admissible as evidence.
- Whether the appellant's defense that he received the phone from a customer was properly investigated by the police.
Reasoning
The stolen phone was recovered four days after the robbery, and the prosecution did not disprove the appellant's explanation of how he obtained the phone. The appellant's defense was not properly investigated by the police.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Order appellant set at liberty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Paul Mwita Robi v Republic
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