Buya Jilo & another v Republic [1994] KEHC 83 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 83
- Citation
- [1994] KEHC 83 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 1994
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals against conviction and sentenceCoramS.O.OGUK
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
On January 30, 1993, Kesra Kesina was robbed of various items in his house by a gang armed with rungus and iron bars. The 1st appellant, Buya Jilo, and the 2nd appellant, David Gicho, were arrested and charged with the robbery.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were based on insufficient evidence.
- Whether the learned magistrate considered the appellants' defences.
Reasoning
The evidence clearly shows that the appellants were involved in the robbery. Their defences were considered and dismissed.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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