[1982] KEHC 66 (KLR)
The court found that the evidence presented at trial, including the testimony of the complainant and the recovery of the stolen chair at the residence of a witness, was overwhelming and sufficient to support the convictions of both appellants for stealing. The trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and...
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- Citation
- [1982] KEHC 66 (KLR)
- Parties
- Appellant: Rezron Thuo; Appellant: Kimani; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nakuru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Appeal 197 of 1982
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Stealing, Elements of Offence, Evidence Assessment
- Source Language
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Parties
Rezron Thuo
Appellant
Kimani
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellants were properly convicted of the offence of stealing contrary to Section 275 of the Penal Code.
- 2 Whether the sentences imposed were harsh or excessive.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the evidence presented at trial, including the testimony of the complainant and the recovery of the stolen chair at the residence of a witness, was overwhelming and sufficient to support the convictions of both appellants for stealing. The trial magistrate properly evaluated the evidence and reached a correct conclusion. The sentences imposed were not harsh or excessive in the circumstances. Accordingly, the appeals against conviction and sentence were dismissed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeals against conviction and sentence are dismissed.
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15 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAKURU
APPELLATE SIDE
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.197 OF 1982
(From original convictions and sentences in Criminal Case No.1670 of 1982 of the Resident Magistrate’s court at Eldoret – N.O. Ateya, Esq.)
REZRON THUO…………………………….APPELLANT
Versus
REPUBLIC……………………………….RESPONDENT
JUDGMENT
Both these appeals are consolidated. Appellant KIMANI and appellant THUO were charged jointly in the court below with the offence of stealing contrary to Section 275 of the Penal code (Cap 63) was alleged by the prosecution that they stole a chair valued at shs.50/= the property of one Paul Njenga. Kimani was charged alone in the second count which stated he created a disturbance contrary to section 95(1)(b) of the Penal Code. Both offences are said to have been committed at Langas Estate, Eldoret, on 12. 3.1982. Kimani was acquitted on this second count.
Paul Njenga (P.W.1) owns a bar. One of his chairs in the bar was stolen and P.W.6 reported that both appellants had left a chair (Exh.1) which was similar to those owned by P.W.1 at his (P.W.6’s) house on the night in question. Both appellants were arrested later and taken to Eldoret police station.
I have perused the recorded word and I am satisfied that the appellants were properly convicted on the first count. I agree with the learned trial Magistrate that evidence on the first count was overwhelming. The sentences are neither harsh or excessive. I would dismiss the appeals against convictions and sentences which are supported by learned counsel for the Republic.
Delivered at Eldoret this 20th day of September 1982
W. MBAYA
JUDGE.