Guyo Fora Duba V Republic [2000] KECA 268 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 268
- Citation
- [2000] KECA 268 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the High CourtCoramP. K. TUNOI, A. A. LAKHA, M. KEIWUA
Holding
The appellant is convicted of murder and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant and the deceased were police officers at Total Police Patrol Base. The appellant called the deceased and they went to the local market center. The appellant then shot the deceased in the chest, killing him.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's alibi was properly considered by the trial court
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's alibi was not tested and was not addressed by the trial court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code section 203 and 204
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