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…The case for the prosecution was that the complainant Philomena Wambui (PW 1) was travelling home in a matatu when the appellant snatched her handbag, wrist-watch and Kshs 2,150 cash.…

…The learned trial magistrate found the evidence of PW 1 and PW 2 truthful and found that the prosecution had proved its case to the degree required. He accordingly convicted the appellant as charged.…

…The case for the prosecution was that the complainant Philomena Wambui (PW 1) was travelling home in a matatu when the appellant snatched her handbag, wrist-watch and Kshs 2,150 cash.…

…The learned trial magistrate found the evidence of PW 1 and PW 2 truthful and found that the prosecution had proved its case to the degree required. He accordingly convicted the appellant as charged.…

…The said principles include the nature of the charge or offence and the seriousness of the punishment to be imposed if the applicant is found guilty, the strength of the prosecution’s case, the character and the antecedents…

…of the accused and the likelihood that the applicant will interfere with the prosecution’s witnesses.…