Owato & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 286 of 2008) [2009] KECA 470 (KLR) (4 December 2009) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 470
- Citation
- [2009] KECA 470 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 December 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramEO O'KUBASU, Kaburu, Bauni, Kaburu Bauni, Musinga
Holding
The conviction and sentence of the 1st appellant are upheld, while the convictions and sentences of the 2nd and 3rd appellants are quashed and they are ordered to be released
Facts
Shadrack Ayoro Owato, Kevin Odhiambo, and Johnes Otieno were tried for murder of Albetus Ongwech Kithari on December 4, 2003. The prosecution presented four witnesses, and the trial judge found all three defendants guilty.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence of death were supported by sound evidence
- Whether the trial judge erred in admitting evidence from the Chief
Reasoning
The evidence, including that of a single witness and the Chief's testimony, was deemed sufficient to prove the 1st appellant's guilt. The 2nd and 3rd appellants' convictions were quashed due to lack of corroboration.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed for the 1st appellant, and the 2nd and 3rd appellants' convictions and sentences are quashed
Orders
- The 1st appellant's conviction and sentence are upheld
- The 2nd and 3rd appellants' convictions and sentences are quashed and they are ordered to be released
Remedies
- Release of the 2nd and 3rd appellants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Act No. 7 of 2007
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