Andrew Ndambuki Muthike v Republic [2002] KECA 293 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 293
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 293 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramA.B SHAH, S.E.O. BOSIRE, E. OWUOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction is upheld as the evidence is sufficient to prove that the appellant was one of the robbers. The sentence of death is upheld.
Facts
Two accused persons, Bundi and Muthike, were charged with robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. They were acquitted of assault charges but convicted of robbery. The appellant, Muthike, was sentenced to death.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant as one of the robbers
- Legal sufficiency of the evidence for conviction under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
Reasoning
The courts below found that the appellant was one of the robbers and that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction. The reduction of the charge to simple robbery by the Magistrate was a misdirection.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 296(1) and 296(2) of the Penal Code
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