Cornelius Kiplagat Chirchir v Republic [2020] KEHC 8306 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8306
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8306 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramHon. C. Obulutsa – S.P.M.
Holding
The court found the appellant guilty of the offence as charged and sentenced him to death. The appeal was dismissed.
Facts
The appellant Cornelius Kiplagat Chirchir was convicted of robbery with violence on 19/2/2014 at Kuruka Farm in Uasin Gishu County. The prosecution alleged that he robbed Julius Kipkosgei Bett of Kshs.800/=, a motor cycle, a mobile phone, and a National Identity Card. The appellant was identified by PW1 and PW2, and PW1 testified that the motor cycle was stolen and that violence was visited upon him.
Issues
- Whether the charge of robbery with violence was proved
- Whether the charge sheet is defective
- Whether the appellant was properly identified
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was consistent and that the appellant was properly identified. The court also found that the charge sheet was not defective.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence of death affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
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