SAMUEL GATITU MUGO v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 1003 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1003
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1003 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The conviction is upheld and the sentence of five (5) years imprisonment is confirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with stealing a Toyota Shark Matatu valued at Kshs. 1,320,000. The appellant denied the charge and was convicted by the Senior Resident Magistrate.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The court found the conviction was based on sound evidence and there was no possibility of mistaken identity. The court agreed with the prosecution that the sentence was deserved given the circumstances.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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