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Evan Thoingo Mwangi & 2 others v Republic [2008] KECA 157 (KLR)

[2008] KECA 157 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
157
Citation
[2008] KECA 157 (KLR)
Decided
6 June 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR. S. C. Omo-lo, E. M. Githinji, J. Aluo-ch
Holding

The appeals are dismissed as the convictions and sentences are lawful.

Facts

On 14th April, 1996, several robbers raided the home of M I (PW1), the complainant, in Murang’a District. The robbers took the complainant’s children and tied them, demanding money. The complainant was forced into his vehicle and the robbers stole household goods and fled.

Issues

  1. Identification of the appellants
  2. Reliability of the evidence

Reasoning

The court found that the appellants were properly identified by witnesses and that the evidence was reliable. The convictions and sentences are upheld.

Outcome

Appeals dismissed

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