Jean Wanjala Songoi & another v Republic [2015] KEHC 3897 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3897
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3897 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. R. KARANJA
Holding
The appellants' conviction on the first and third counts is quashed and their sentences set aside.
Facts
The appellants were charged with three offences under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act. They were found in possession of six Python skins and six Leopard skins valued at Kshs.300,000/= without a permit from the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Issues
- Establishment of possession of game trophies
- Relevance and reliability of evidence
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove possession of the game trophies beyond reasonable doubt, and the element of constructive possession could not be established.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction on the first and third counts quashed
- Sentences set aside
- Appellants set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (Cap 376 LOK)
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