Okeyo v Republic [1985] KEHC 62 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 62
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 62 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Resident Magistrate’s Court at KiberaCoramMbaya
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with burglary and stealing, and handling stolen goods. He was convicted and sentenced to nine months' imprisonment and three strokes of corporal punishment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was rightly convicted
- Whether the sentence was harsh or excessive
Reasoning
The appellant was found in possession of the complainant's stolen sweater and other stolen items were found in his house, leading to the conclusion that he was either the thief or a handler of stolen goods.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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