SAMUEL MBURU NJOGU v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 5756 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5756
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 August 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO, H. OMONDI
Holding
The conviction for robbery with violence is quashed, and the appellant is convicted for theft contrary to Section 275 of the Penal Code.
Facts
The appellant was charged with four counts of robbery with violence. The complainants reported that their shops were robbed, and some items were recovered from the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was found in possession of recently stolen goods
- Whether the offence of robbery with violence was proved beyond doubt
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of the appellant being armed with any offensive weapons or using violence, and the presence of more than one person was not established. The court also found the appellant guilty of theft.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed to the extent that the conviction for robbery with violence is quashed and the appellant is convicted for theft.
Orders
- Convict the appellant for the offence of theft contrary to Section 275 of the Penal Code
- Sentence the appellant to three (3) years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Hassan V. Republic (2005) KLR 151
Cases cited (1)
- Munyi alias Karaya & Another V. Republic (2005)1 KLR 441
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