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Buya Jilo & another v Republic [1994] KEHC 83 (KLR)

[1994] KEHC 83 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the conviction and sentence were based on insufficient evidence.
  2. 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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