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Paul Lotako Natipo v Republic [2014] KEHC 7120 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 7120 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the appellant's possession of the firearm was lawful
  2. 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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