Paul Kinyanjui Mungai v Republic [2013] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 310
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 310 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of robbery with violenceCoramL. KIMARU, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with robbery with violence, and was convicted and sentenced to death. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant robbed Rose Wanjiru Mugwanja of a motor vehicle, two Motorola mobile phones, and cash Kshs 8,400, and shot dead John Ndungu Mugwanja.
Issues
- Positive identification of the Appellant
- Sufficiency of evidence to prove robbery with violence
Reasoning
The Appellant was positively identified by three witnesses, and the evidence showed that he was armed with a dangerous weapon and in the company of others during the robbery. The ingredients of robbery with violence were thus proved.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Oluoch vs Republic
- Johanna Ndungu Vs Republic
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