Mutinge Morgan Nauna v Republic [2020] KEHC 222 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 222
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 222 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW. Musyoka
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the sentence is set aside.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of burglary and stealing, and sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 150,000 or 12 months in default. The burglary occurred on March 2, 2017, and the stealing occurred on April 18, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial court erred in relying on the doctrine of recent possession.
- Whether the prosecution failed to call critical witnesses.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence was insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and that the trial court erred in relying on the doctrine of recent possession.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed.
Orders
- The fine imposed is refunded to the appellant.
- The appellant is set free from prison custody unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Isaac Ng’ang’a Kahiga alias Peter Ng’ang’a Kahiga vs. Republic CA Criminal Appeal No. 272 of 2005 (Nyeri)(unreported)
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