Kelvin Nyongesa & 2 others v Republic [2017] KEHC 1406 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1406
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1406 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. Majanja, R.N. Sitati
Holding
Affirm conviction and sentence of 2nd appellant on Count II, set aside convictions and sentences of 1st and 3rd appellants
Facts
On 30 March 2014, the appellants, armed with pangas and iron bars, robbed and threatened several individuals at Serem Market in Hamisi District, Vihiga County.
Issues
- Failure to specify counts in judgment
- Insufficiency of evidence for attempted robbery
Reasoning
The trial court failed to specify the counts on which the appellants were convicted or acquitted, violating section 169 of the Criminal Procedure Code. However, this did not affect the prosecution's case or cause injustice.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed for 2nd appellant, convictions and sentences set aside for 1st and 3rd appellants
Orders
- Convictions and sentences of 2nd appellant affirmed
- Convictions and sentences of 1st and 3rd appellants set aside
Remedies
- Set free unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Njoroge v Republic (1987) KLR 19
- James Nyanamba v Republic (1982-88) 1 KAR 1165 (1983) eKLR
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