Edward Maumo Makasi v Republic [2001] KECA 90 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 90
- Citation
- [2001] KECA 90 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 January 2001
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court conviction and sentenceCoramR. O. KWACH, A. B. SHAH, M. KEIWUA
Holding
We allow the appeal, quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence, and sentenced to death. The complainant alleged that the appellant robbed him of a Mitsubishi Lancer valued at Shs.2,000,000 and used actual violence. The appellant's girlfriend and sister were not called to testify, and the prosecution did not present evidence connecting the appellant to the robbery.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence were supported by evidence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution failed to connect the appellant to the robbery, and the evidence presented was unreliable.
Outcome
The appellant's conviction and sentence are quashed and he is set at liberty
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
- Order the appellant to be set at liberty forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held
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