Grace Mokeira Omariba & 4 Others v Republic [2006] KECA 363 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 363
- Citation
- [2006] KECA 363 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond appeals to the Court of Appeal from the High Court of KenyaCoramP.K. TUNOI, E.O. O’KUBASU, E.M. GITHINJI
Holding
We find no merit in the respective appeals and dismiss all five appeals.
Facts
The appellants were convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to mandatory death sentences. The 1st appellant admitted to the crime, while the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th appellants raised alibi defenses.
Issues
- Confession of the 1st appellant
- Alibi defense of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th appellants
- Corroboration of the 1st appellant's testimony
Reasoning
The superior court's findings were upheld, and the 1st appellant's confession was considered substantial evidence. The alibi defenses were rejected as the superior court found corroboration of the 1st appellant's testimony.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
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