Abdiaziz Yussuf Abi Republic [2020] KEHC 3004 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 3004
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3004 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2020
- Judge
- CM Kariuki
- Parties
- raw
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramCM Kariuki
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court did not fail to comply with Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The prosecution did not fail to summon crucial witnesses.
Facts
The appellant, Abdiaziz Yussuf Abdi, was charged with threatening to kill Abdulahi Falir Kaliba on July 13, 2016, in Soko Ngombe, Garissa County. He pleaded not guilty and was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the trial court failed to comply with Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- Whether the prosecution failed to summon crucial witnesses in the case.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial court explained Section 200(3) to the appellant and that the prosecution had called sufficient evidence to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Bukenya v Uganda (1972) EA 549
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