JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
The appellant MICHAEL LOZORU LOKUT was charged with the offence of robbery with violence contrary to Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code. The particulars were that on 2nd day of March, 2011 at Maili Tano area of Isiolo County jointly with others not before the court while armed with dangerous weapons namely firearms he robbed Isaac Baariu of cash money Kshs. 500.00, one Blanket, 2 sufurias, maize 60kgs one pair of safari boots, a grey cap, 20kgs beans and assorted clothes, all valued at Kshs. 10,000.00 and at or immediately before or immediately after the time of such robbery, threatened to use actual violence to the said Isaac Baariu.
In the alternative, he was charged with handling stolen property contrary to section 322(2) of the Penal Code. The particulars of the alternative charge were: On the 2nd day of March, 2011 at Maili Tano area Burat Sub-location of Isiolo County, otherwise than robbery with violence, he dishonestly retained one blanket, a pair of safari …