Julius Kimani Kangethe v Republic [2017] KEHC 505 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 505
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 505 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a criminal caseCoramC. B. NAGILLAH, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the sentence is enhanced to life imprisonment.
Facts
On 8th May, 2011, six men, including the appellant, attacked a bar known as Four Coins Bar in Kibereke trading Centre, Muranga County. The appellant was identified and recognized by a witness, David Njoroge Kamau, who was an ex-military officer.
Issues
- Was the appellant one of those who attacked the Bar patrons at Four coins Bar?
- Was the appellant recognized/identified?
- Was there sufficient light to enable visibility of the attackers?
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was one of the attackers and was recognized by a witness. The lighting in the bar was sufficient for identification.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence enhanced to life imprisonment
Orders
- Sentence enhanced to life imprisonment
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