Shalen Shakimba Ole Betui & another v Republic [2009] KECA 101 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 101
- Citation
- [2009] KECA 101 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramD. K. S. AGANYANYA, ALNASHIR VISRAM, J. G. NYAMU
Holding
The appeals are dismissed as there is no merit in them. The appellants were positively identified and recognized by PW1 and PW2, and the evidence was sound.
Facts
On January 25, 2000, Shallen Shakimba Ole Betui and Shadrack Koitimet Ole Betui attempted to rob John Muita, Daniel Thuo, and Mutuku Manyara while armed with dangerous weapons. They were arrested on February 19, 2000.
Issues
- whether the trial court erred in law by not analyzing the evidence as required by law
- whether the trial court erred in law in shifting the burden of proof on the accused person
- whether the trial court erred in upholding the conviction which was based on inadequate evidence
- whether the trial court erred in law upholding the conviction despite the contradictions by the witnesses
Reasoning
The court found that the appellants were positively identified and recognized by PW1 and PW2, and the evidence was sound. The court did not find any substance in the appellants' submissions of contradictions in the evidence of the witnesses.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Orders
- The appeals are dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Bukenya v Republic [1972] E.A. 549
- Turnbull [1976] ALL E.R. 549
- Joseph Ngumao v R. [1988-92] 2 KAR 212
- Anjononi and Another v. R. [1980] KLR 54
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