Charles Kizito Wanjala Masinde v Republic [2018] KEHC 465 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 465
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 465 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 2018
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and fine for abuse of officeCoramHEDWIG I. ONGU’DI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The Appellant is convicted of abuse of office and fined Kshs 500,000/-.
Facts
The Appellant, a director of Kenya Wines Agencies Limited, improperly received Kshs 600,045/- from Koitany Limited, which was an outstanding debt owed by Koitany to KWAL.
Issues
- Lack of evidence supporting the charges
- Contradictory evidence from Appellant and PW6
- Inconsistent payments to Appellant and KWAL
Reasoning
The court found that the Appellant improperly received the funds and that there was no evidence to contradict the Appellant's explanation of the payments.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2003 (ACECA)
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