Peter Mathenge Njiru v Republic [2018] KEHC 8310 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8310
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8310 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramThe presiding judge(s) are not explicitly named in the provided text.
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with two counts of stealing, and was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of Ksh.50,000/= on each count or in default to serve six months in jail on each count with sentences to run consecutively.
Issues
- Did the prosecution prove its case beyond reasonable doubt?
- Did the learned magistrate err in law and fact in making a finding that the disputed land belonged to P.W. 1?
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the learned magistrate did not err in law and fact in making the finding regarding the disputed land.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 268 of the Penal Code
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