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Gichunge & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 44 of 2018) [2024] KECA 614 (KLR) (24 May 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KECA 614 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
614
Citation
[2024] KECA 614 (KLR)
Decided
24 May 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the High Court of Kenya at BometCoramP. O. KIAGE, F. OCHIENG, W. KORIR
Holding

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence of the High Court.

Facts

The appellants were charged with robbery with violence and possession of firearms, and were found guilty by the High Court.

Issues

  1. Whether the High Court erred in finding the appellants guilty of robbery with violence
  2. Whether the High Court erred in finding the appellants guilty of possessing firearms without a certificate or permit

Reasoning

The Court of Appeal found no merit in the appellants' arguments and affirmed the High Court's judgment.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Firearms Act
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