Ngare v Republic (Criminal Appeal 12 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 11047 (KLR) (4 August 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11047
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 11047 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 August 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM MUYA
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the sentences are ordered to run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant was found trafficking in narcotics and in possession of materials used in cannabis preparation. The prosecution called 4 witnesses, while the appellant did not call any witnesses.
Issues
- Prosecution's burden of proof
- Appellant's claim of being framed
- Irregular communication between appellant and witnesses
- Contradictory and insufficient evidence
- Consecutive sentences
Reasoning
The evidence was consistent and overwhelming, and the appellant was a first offender. The prosecution conceded that the appellant was a first offender and the circumstances did not call for consecutive sentences.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentences to run concurrently instead of consecutively
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act
Cases cited (1)
- R vs Okano (1972) EA 32
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