CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 21 OF 2018 - Godwin Musungu Kitui Vs Republic
Summary: Appellant contested the trial court's conviction on grounds that the charge was not proved, that the main culprit was not arrested and that there were disprecancies in the evidence. The court in reviewing the totality of the evidence concluded that the charges of soliciting and receiving a bribe were sufficiently proved and upheld the trial court's decision. Appeal dismissed.
First offence date: 30/Mar/2016
Start date: 10/Jul/2018
Ruling date: 01/Jan/1970
Defendant plea:
Amount involved: KES 20,000.00
Type of case: Soliciting for a Benefit, Receiving a bribe
Resolution comments:
Charge
Plea
Fine amount
Judgement
Count 1 - Corruptly soliciting for a benefit contrary to Section 39(3)(a) as read with Section 48(1) of the Anti Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Not guilty
0.00
Appeal dismissed
Count 2 - Corruptly receiving a benefit contrary to Section 39(3)(a) as read with Section 48(1) of the Anti Corruption and Economic Crimes Act
Not guilty
0.00
Appeal dismissed