PATRICK MUGAMBI M’AMUGA v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1727 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1727
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 1727 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The dogs were under the control and possession of the appellant. The appellant failed to take necessary precautions to ensure the dogs were not a danger to human beings.
Facts
The appellant Patrick Mugambi M’Amuga was charged with omitting to take precautions against any probable danger contrary to s.243(d) of the Penal Code. The complainant, Kelvin Mwenda, was bitten by a dog in the appellant’s possession on February 14, 2002.
Issues
- Ownership of the dogs
- Contradictions in the evidence
- Admission of photographs
- Allowance of P.W.5 to produce photographs
- Adequate opportunity to defend
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the dogs were under the control of the appellant. The appellant’s defense was cut by the consistent evidence of the complainant and witnesses.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Orders accordingly
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code s.243(d)
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