Jane Wangui Wanyoike v Republic [2001] KECA 43 (KLR)
- 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
- The validity of the prosecution's evidence
- The sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction
- 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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