Sarah Njoki Karaba & another v Republic [2006] KECA 140 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the appellants were among the people who killed the deceased
- 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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