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Julius Kimani Kangethe v Republic [2017] KEHC 505 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 505 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Was the appellant one of those who attacked the Bar patrons at Four coins Bar?
  2. Was the appellant recognized/identified?
  3. 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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