David Agwata Achira v Republic [2003] KECA 163 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 163
- Citation
- [2003] KECA 163 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2003
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of the High CourtCoramR.S.C Omo-lo, E.M. Githinji, J.W. Onyango-Otieno, Ag JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the appellant is released
Facts
The appellant, David Agwata Achira, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The prosecution witnesses testified that the appellant stabbed John Nyambati Nyarusa, who later died.
Issues
- Reliability of the dying declaration
- Alibi defense
Reasoning
The court found the evidence of the prosecution witnesses unreliable and the alibi defense credible, leading to the quashing of the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant released
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
- Order the appellant be released forthwith unless lawfully detained for another offence
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Pius Jasunga s/o Akumu v R (1954) 21 EACA 331
- Aluta v Republic (1985) KLR 543
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