Adnas Khayemba v Republic [2014] KEHC 6286 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6286
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE GEORGE DULU
Holding
The conviction for robbery with violence is set aside. The appellant is found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to ten years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and gang rape. He was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment for handling stolen goods.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was positively identified as one of the robbers
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the evidence of identification unconvincing and held that an identification parade should have been conducted. The appellant was found in possession of a stolen phone, but recent possession doctrine does not apply.
Outcome
The appeal is merited on the count of robbery with violence, and the appellant is convicted of handling stolen goods.
Orders
- The conviction for robbery with violence is set aside
- The appellant is found guilty of handling stolen goods and sentenced to ten years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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