Benjamin Ndambu Suku v Republic [2003] KECA 72 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 72
- Citation
- [2003] KECA 72 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2003
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. E. GICHERU, E. O. O’KUBASU, M. KEIWUA
Holding
The appellant's conviction was inevitable and his appeal to the High Court was rightly rejected.
Facts
The deceased, Laximiben Kantilal Shah, was left at home by her family on November 12, 1987. The appellant, Benjamin Ndambu Suku, was the only workman in the home and was later arrested for the robbery with violence.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction was based on circumstantial evidence and a retracted confession.
- Whether the appellant's alibi defense was properly considered and rejected.
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's conviction based on circumstantial evidence and a retracted confession. The alibi defense was properly considered and rejected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- BAKARI OMARI AND JOHN MARTHA KOMORA V. REPUBLIC [1983] 1 KAR 349
- TUWAMOI V. UGANDA [1967] E.A. at P.84
- JOSEPH NJARAMBA V. REPUBLIC [1982 - 88] 1 KAR 1165
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