Robert Manyara & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 1849 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1849
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1849 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are confirmed.
Facts
Two appellants, Robert Manyara and Martin Baariu, were accused of obtaining by false pretences. The complainant, Martin Mbae, alleged that the appellants obtained Kshs. 216,000 by falsely pretending it was Kshs. 1,000,000. The appellants were tried and found guilty by the Meru Principal Magistrate.
Issues
- Whether the evidence against the appellants was credible and sufficient to prove their guilt
- Whether the appellants' claims of innocence were valid
Reasoning
The learned trial magistrate found the evidence credible and sufficient to prove the appellants' guilt. The court agreed with the magistrate's assessment.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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