Ngige v Republic [1985] KEHC 95 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 95
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 95 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the District Magistrate's Court at NairobiCoramMbaya
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as there is ample prosecution evidence to support the conviction and displace the appellant's alibi defense.
Facts
The appellant, David Chege Ngige, was accused of stealing a bag from Eniud Kabeba at Kibichiku Bar on August 4, 1984. The appellant claimed he was at the bar to collect items he had left with the complainant, David Chege Ngige, but the bag and its contents belonged to the complainant.
Issues
- The appellant's alibi defense
- The sufficiency of the prosecution's evidence
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and the sentence was not harsh, excessive, or unlawful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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