REUBEN NJOROGE v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 1177 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1177
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 1177 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramM. G. MUGO
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with stealing 11 sheep valued at Kshs 33,000 from GAT KARANJA on February 20, 2008. The prosecution alleged the appellant was seen driving the sheep, while the appellant claimed he was hired to drive them.
Issues
- No mens rea proved
- Evidence not consistent or contradictory
- Trial magistrate misdirected
- Defence not considered
- Violation of constitutional rights
Reasoning
The evidence was circumstantial and not strong enough to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The trial magistrate's findings were not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Simon Musoke vs. Republic (1958) EA page 715
- Mwachupa & 2 others vs. Republic (1989) KLR page 477
- R. vs. Mwango (1936) 3EACA 29
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