Ayub Kariuki Wamae & 5 others v Republic [2001] KECA 219 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 219
- Citation
- [2001] KECA 219 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 December 2001
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramJ.E. Gicheru, E. Owuor, M. Keiua
Holding
The identification evidence and the inquiry statements are sufficient to corroborate the appellants' convictions.
Facts
On 23rd November, 1993, a gang of robbers robbed and killed the late JUSTUS KIRUNJA. The wife of the victim, SARAH NAITORE KIRUNJA, identified the appellants as some of the robbers. The 3rd appellant claimed he was approached by the 6th appellant to stage a robbery at the victim's house.
Issues
- Identification evidence of the victim and the 3rd appellant's inquiry statements
- Proper conduct of identification parades
Reasoning
The identification evidence and the inquiry statements are sufficient to corroborate the appellants' convictions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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