RICHARD MULWA NDETO & another v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3489 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3489
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3489 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The convictions and sentences on alternative charges to counts 1 and 2 were in error due to evidentiary gaps.
Facts
Richard Mulwa Ndeto and Mutisya Mutua King’oo were charged with stealing stock and handling stolen property. They were acquitted of the first four counts but convicted on alternative charges. They were sentenced to 5 1/2 years in each count, to run consecutively.
Issues
- whether the evidence justified a conviction
- whether the sentences were manifestly harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The evidence did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Appellants were in possession of the goats. There were too many evidentiary gaps regarding the possession of goats in respect of counts 1 and 2.
Outcome
The appeals are allowed, convictions quashed, sentences set aside, and the Appellants are set at liberty.
Orders
- Quash convictions and set aside sentences
Remedies
- Set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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