Anne Njambi Kiragu v Republic [2021] KEHC 4926 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4926
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4926 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC. W. GITHUA
Holding
The appellant was properly convicted and the sentence was upheld
Facts
The appellant, Anne Njambi Kiragu, was charged with obtaining money by false pretences. She was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of KShs.120,000 in default to serve one year imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the evidence established the essential ingredients of the offence
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant on contradictory evidence
- Whether the trial court erred in imposing a severe and excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant obtained the money by false pretences with the intention of defrauding the complainant. The evidence proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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