Emmanuel Mutegi v Republic [2015] KEHC 4913 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4913
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4913 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR. V. P. WENDOH
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
Emmanuel Mutegi and others were charged with breaking into a building and committing a felony, and handling stolen property. The prosecution alleged that Mutegi handled mobile phones stolen from IEBC office Laisamis.
Issues
- conviction of an uncharged offense
- conviction based on insufficient evidence
- harsh sentence
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, and the conviction was unsafe.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Remedies
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 306 (a) of the Penal Code
- Section 322 (1) (2) of the Penal Code
- Section 179 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Nelson Maingi V Republic Criminal Appeal 52 of 2013
- Tembere V Republic (1990) KLR 353
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