SAFARI KATANA vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 390
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 390 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ.W. ONYANGO OTIENO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed both on conviction and sentence.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery and was found guilty. The stolen items included a handbag, kanga kikois, a pair of shorts, a bra, two scarves, a pair of sunglasses, two small bags, assorted body creams, medicine, and cash.
Issues
- whether the evidence was in conformity with the charge
- whether the learned magistrate considered PW2's evidence
- whether there was an identification parade
- whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The evidence was overwhelming, and the appellant was found with stolen items. The identification parade was not necessary, and the appellant could not provide a satisfactory explanation for having the stolen items. The sentence was proper and not excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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