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Sarah Njoki Karaba & another v Republic [2006] KECA 140 (KLR)

[2006] KECA 140 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
140
Citation
[2006] KECA 140 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramE.O. O’KUBASU, E.M. GITHINJI, J.W. ONYANGO OTIENO
Holding

The consolidated appeals are dismissed.

Facts

On 23/2/2002, the deceased Aurelius Ngari Karathi was murdered by the appellants Sarah Njoki Karaba and George Gatimu Karaba. The appellants were armed and chased the deceased, who was found dead with multiple injuries.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellants were among the people who killed the deceased
  2. Whether the appellants' alibi was credible

Reasoning

The learned Judge found that the appellants were among the people who killed the deceased and that there was overwhelming evidence to support the conviction.

Outcome

Appeals dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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