Republic v Mutwiri (Criminal Case E005 of 2024) [2024] KEMC 113 (KLR) (28 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 113
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 113 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2024
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramHON. T.A. SITATI, Ronny and Brian Court Assistants
Holding
The accused is found guilty of stealing from the person and acquitted of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen
Facts
The accused, Ephanthus Mutwiri, allegedly stole Kshs 10,000 from a barmaid at Kaguma market on January 9, 2024, and also failed to register as a Kenyan citizen.
Issues
- Whether the accused is guilty of stealing from the person
- Whether the accused is guilty of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen
Reasoning
The court found the accused guilty of stealing from the person as he snatched the money bag and dropped it when intercepted by the barmaid, completing the offence.
Outcome
Guilty of stealing from the person, acquitted of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen
Orders
- Guilty of stealing from the person, sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
- Acquitted of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Registration of Persons Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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