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Stephen Ndungwa v Republic [2020] KEHC 8575 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 8575 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8575
Citation
[2020] KEHC 8575 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant appeals a conviction and sentence for obtaining by false pretenses.CoramDevlin, Lord
Holding

The appeal is dismissed.

Facts

The appellant was charged with obtaining Kshs. 60,000 from Benson Mwangangi by falsely pretending he could recruit his wife in the Teachers Service Commission. The appellant denied the charge.

Issues

  1. Defective charge sheet
  2. Unproved offence of obtaining by false pretenses
  3. PW3's employment by TSC
  4. Receipt of money as appreciation
  5. Excessive sentence

Reasoning

The court found no error in the trial magistrate's decision and upheld the conviction and sentence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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