Robert Lubowa v Republic [2007] KEHC 3738 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3738
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3738 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramOjwang, J
Holding
The High Court upheld the conviction and imposed the same sentence.
Facts
The appellant was charged with trafficking in narcotics at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Eight witnesses testified, including the arresting police officer, who found pellets suspected to be drugs on the appellant.
Issues
- The appellant's sentence of Kshs.1,000,000 fine and six years imprisonment
Reasoning
The court found the appellant guilty based on the evidence presented, including the testimony of the arresting officer and the presence of pellets suspected to be drugs.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The appellant was convicted of trafficking in narcotics and sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs.1,000,000 and serve a term of six years in prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act (Act No. 4 of 1994)
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