Kamaldin Abdi Abdirahman v Republic [2016] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3371
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 September 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The conviction is upheld for stealing from a person, and the sentence is reasonable.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and stealing from a person. He was acquitted of robbery and convicted of stealing from a person.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for stealing from a person
- Identification of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the identification of the appellant positive and sufficient to convict. The appellant was not found with stolen items, but the court dismissed this as insufficient to exonerate him. The conviction was on an alternative to robbery with violence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno Vs Republic [1972] EA 32
- Waithaka Chege Vs. Republic 1979 KLR 271
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