Mbarua v Republic [1987] KEHC 44 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 44
- Citation
- [1987] KEHC 44 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 1987
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramPorter J
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The fine is ordered to be repaid to the payee.
Facts
The appellant and another were convicted of theft by servant. The property stolen was two survey levels valued at Ksh 23,160. They were recovered from a fish and chip ship in Nairobi. The only evidence against the appellant was an unsworn statement from a coaccused.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence to convict the appellant
- Ownership and employment issues complicating the case
Reasoning
The evidence against the appellant was insufficient and the conviction was not safe. There were many complicated problems regarding ownership, employment, and other matters.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
- Fine to be repaid to payee
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Hasa v Republic 1976 KLR 6
- CA 82/83 unreported
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