Paul Lotako Natipo v Republic [2014] KEHC 7120 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7120
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7120 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. R. KARANJA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged with possession of a firearm without a firearm certificate. He was found in possession of an AK 47 rifle and a magazine at Kakuma market on August 27, 2011.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's possession of the firearm was lawful
- The sufficiency of evidence against the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the appellant in unlawful possession of the firearm, despite his denial, and the evidence was overwhelming.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Firearms Act
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