Janet Wanja Waithanje v Republic [2014] KEHC 7882 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7882
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7882 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMBOGHOLI MSAGHA L. A. ACHODE
Holding
The appellant was found to be a member of the gang and not a victim of the robbery, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
Appellant was charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. She was identified as a pillion passenger on the motorcycle of the victim, Jackson Waweru, who was attacked by two robbers on the way to Munene Estate.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was a member of the gang that set upon and robbed PW1, or was herself a victim of the robbery.
Reasoning
The evidence shows that the appellant was looking for a specific rider, laughed at the attack, and fled into the plantation with the robbers. She was found in possession of the victim's helmet in close proximity to the scene.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 322(2) of the Penal Code
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