Rogeni Marata & 6 others v Republic [1997] KECA 292 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 292
- Citation
- [1997] KECA 292 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 1997
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the High CourtCoramA. M. AKIWUMI, P. K. TUNOI, A. A. LAKHA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence of death are quashed, and the appellants are acquitted of murder.
Facts
The appellants were charged with the murder of Kenyanya Machuki on 15th October, 1993. The prosecution's evidence was challenged for being uncorroborated and unreliable.
Issues
- Substantial defects in the prosecution's evidence
- Casual consideration of the appellants' defenses
Reasoning
The evidence adduced by the prosecution was deemed unreliable and uncorroborated, and the appellants' defenses were not considered seriously by the trial judge.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence of death quashed
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