Muiruri v Republic [2005] KECA 350 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 350
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 350 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramLESIIT, J., MAKHANDIA, J.
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and convicted. The complainant, a single witness, identified the appellant as the perpetrator. The appellant denied the offence.
Issues
- The evidence of identification was made under difficult circumstances.
- The evidence of identification was not watertight.
- The identification was not free from mistake or error.
Reasoning
The evidence of identification was not watertight and the identification was not free from mistake or error. The evidence could not support a conviction for the lesser offence of assault.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside, appellant set free
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant free unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 257 of the Penal Code
- Section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- KIARIE vs. REPUBLIC 1984 739
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