Wambulwa v Republic [1985] KECA 18 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 18
- Citation
- [1985] KECA 18 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramNyarangi JA, Platt & Gachuhi Ag JJA
Holding
The evidence of identification by a single witness by means of a torch flash and voice is valid.
Facts
The appellant and another were charged with robbery. The complainant saw and recognized the appellant and another in a room lit by a hurricane lamp. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 3.5 years' imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether identification by a single witness by means of a torch flash and voice constitutes sufficient identification.
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant.
Reasoning
The court held that the evidence of identification was valid and that the appellant was identified by the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Awiti Karani v Republic, Criminal Appeal No 181 of 1984
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