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Jane Wangui Wanyoike v Republic [2001] KECA 43 (KLR)

[2001] KECA 43 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
43
Citation
[2001] KECA 43 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, A.B. SHAH, S.E.O. BOSIRE
Holding

The appeal is dismissed. The appellate court's findings of fact are upheld.

Facts

The appellant, Jane Wangui Wanyoike, was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The prosecution alleged that she and others robbed Praful Chandra Kantilal Sumana Shah of Shs.25,000 and wounded Isaak Nyakundi Ototo and Kesh Shah.

Issues

  1. The validity of the prosecution's evidence
  2. The sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction
  3. The correctness of the appellate court's findings

Reasoning

The appellate court's findings of fact are upheld. The prosecution's evidence was considered and found to be sufficient to support the conviction.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • RAJAB SAID ABDALLAH VS REPUBLIC (Criminal Appeal No. 86 of 1996) (unreported)
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