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Edward Otsudi v Republic [2013] KEHC 847 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 847 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
847
Citation
[2013] KEHC 847 (KLR)
Decided
26 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARY KASANGO M. MUYA
Holding

The Appellant's conviction is upheld. The Appellant's appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed.

Facts

Victoria Waithira was attacked and robbed on January 10, 2011. PC Sigei Nicholas found the Appellant and recovered stolen items from him.

Issues

  1. Identification of the Appellant
  2. Possession of stolen goods

Reasoning

The court found that the identification of the Appellant was credible and reliable. The doctrine of recent possession was applied to the stolen goods found on the Appellant.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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