Nancy Ng’endo Mburu v Republic [2018] KEHC 4273 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4273
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4273 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The appellant was properly convicted on each of the four counts. The sentences should run concurrently in the event of default of fine.
Facts
The appellant was charged with four counts of corruptly soliciting and receiving a benefit, and destroying evidence, all under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003. The prosecution alleged that the appellant received bribes of Kshs. 2,000 and Kshs. 1,000, and destroyed a Kshs. 1,000 note.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted on each of the four counts.
- Whether the sentences should run concurrently rather than consecutively.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved that the appellant received bribes and destroyed evidence. The appellant's defense was found wanting and did not raise reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence only.
Orders
- Sentences to run concurrently in the event of fine
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003
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