Paul Ngei Kivuva & 2 others v Republic [2005] KEHC 1858 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1858
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1858 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealsPostureAppeals from Original Criminal Conviction and sentence in Criminal Case No. 532 of 2002 of the District Magistrate's Court at Taveta – T.L. Ole Tanchu, DM II ProfCoramJ.W. MWERA
Holding
The appeals were dismissed. The appellants were convicted and sentenced for breaking into the chemist's shop and stealing the items. Julius Mwakio was convicted of possessing charms contrary to the Witchcraft Act and sentenced to 8 months. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently.
Facts
The appellants were charged with breaking into a chemist's shop of Patrick Kioko on the night of 24th/25th August 2002 in Taveta Township, Taita-Taveta, and stealing a fax machine, printer, cash register, an assortment of drugs, and cash Sh.240,000/-.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for the offence under S.306 (a) Penal Code
- Alternative charge of handling stolen property against Julius Mwakio
- Charge of possession of charms contrary to section 5 of the Witchcraft Act (Cap. 67) against Julius Mwakio
Reasoning
The court upheld the convictions and sentences, noting that the appellants were found guilty of the charged offenses.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Witchcraft Act (Cap. 67)
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