SILVESTER KIOKO NZIOKA vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 382 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 382
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 382 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original criminal caseCoramJOYCE KHAMINWA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld as the evidence was consistent and the appellant was attempting to load maize with a forged cheque.
Facts
The appellant approached the National Cereals Produce Board in Kwale and presented a forged cheque for Shs.300,350 to purchase maize. The officer suspected the cheque and confirmed it was a forgery.
Issues
- Whether the case was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant was properly identified
- Whether the case was properly investigated
- Whether the sentence was excessive
Reasoning
The appellant introduced himself as Charles Wambua Kioko, but his real name was Silvester Kioko Nzioka. The prosecution evidence showed the cheque was a forgery and the appellant was attempting to load maize. The appellant's defense was not credible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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