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Republic v Ongeri & another (Criminal Appeal 390 of 2018) [2023] KECA 337 (KLR) (24 March 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KECA 337 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
337
Citation
[2023] KECA 337 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramGithinji, S.M, Githinji, S.M, Githinji, WK KORIR
Holding

The Court affirmed the findings of the trial court and dismissed the appeal.

Facts

The appellant, Republic, appealed against the acquittal of the respondents, Samuel Ongeri and Linah Mulaki Cheywe, in the Chief Magistrate's Court for obtaining money by false pretenses.

Issues

  1. Whether the learned judge erred in law and fact in failing to find that the trial court did not respondents.
  2. Whether the learned judge erred in law and fact in failing to order a retrial.

Reasoning

The Court found that the appellant's case was riddled with inconsistencies and contradictions, and the findings of the trial court were based on evidence and not misapprehension.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
  • Republic v Danson Mgunya [2016] eKLR
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