Samuel Kiplagat Kolum v Republic [2014] KEHC 1917 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1917
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1917 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramG.K. KIMONDO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The notice of motion for bail is devoid of merit.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Kiplagat Kolum, was convicted of stealing a motorcycle and sentenced to three years imprisonment. The prosecution alleged that the appellant stole a motorcycle from Shadrack Rotich on 23rd April 2012.
Issues
- Prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Vital local witnesses were not called
- Trial Magistrate relied on a 'forged purchase receipt'
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, but did not comment on the veracity of the evidence. The court also noted that the appellant had already been convicted and the presumption of innocence no longer held.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Notice of motion for bail is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Jivraj Shah v Republic [1986] KLR 605
- Somo v Republic [1972] EA 476
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