John Kimani Nganga v Republic [2005] KEHC 2847 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2847
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2847 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 May 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence on two counts of assault causing actual bodily harmCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The conviction on count 2 is vacated, and the conviction and sentence on count 1 are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of assaulting Samuel Muchiri Wanjuguna and Kiarie Nguru Alias Ndichu on July 22, 2001, at Gitwe Trading Centre in Thika District. The assault was alleged to have been committed jointly with others not before the court.
Issues
- There was no independent witness.
- The conviction on count 2 cannot be sustained as the evidence did not prove PW3 was assaulted by the appellant.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence consistent and that the appellant was not the sole perpetrator. The conviction on count 1 is upheld, while the conviction on count 2 is vacated.
Outcome
Appeal successful in respect to count 2, conviction and sentence on count 1 upheld.
Orders
- Conviction on count 2 vacated.
- Conviction and sentence on count 1 upheld.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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