Jacob Njuki Warui alias Wamwea Warui v Republic [2002] KECA 289 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 289
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 289 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramB. CHUNGA, A.B. SHAH, E. OWUOR
Holding
We find no merit in the appeal and order it dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The deceased, James Mukono Kiige, was last seen with the appellant, Jacob Njuki Warui, at Jacinta Wangithi Maina's place on 9th August, 1996. The deceased's body was found floating in the Tana River on 12th August, 1996.
Issues
- Whether the retracted confession of the appellant was properly admitted in evidence
- Whether the confession corroborated by circumstantial evidence proves the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The confession is detailed and tallies with the appellant's movements, and is corroborated by circumstantial evidence. The confession was voluntarily made and properly admitted in evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Karura v. Republic (1982-1988) KAR 1165
- Bassan and Wathioba vs. Regina [1961] EA 521
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