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Victor Ndiwa v Republic [2018] KEHC 158 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 158 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
158
Citation
[2018] KEHC 158 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.P.V. Wendoh
Holding

The conviction and sentence are upheld

Facts

The appellant was charged with preparation to commit a felony and possession of firearms and ammunition. He was found armed with an AK 47 rifle and eight rounds of ammunition at Tulienge Shopping Centre on 25/6/2015.

Issues

  1. Conviction for preparation to commit a felony
  2. Sentence for possession of firearms and ammunition

Reasoning

The appellant intended to commit robbery with violence and possessed a firearm without a valid certificate. The prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Firearms Act
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