Moses Ngichu Kariuki v Republic [2009] KECA 67 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 67
- Citation
- [2009] KECA 67 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and final appealCoramR. S. C. Omo-lo, S. E. O. Bosire, J. G. Nyamu
Holding
The appeal is allowed on the ground of violation of Section 77 (1) (e) of the Constitution. The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is ordered to be released.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and convicted and sentenced to death. The case was appealed to the High Court at Nyeri, which dismissed the appeal.
Issues
- Right to fair trial under Section 77 (1) (b) and (d) of the Constitution
- Right to cross-examine the complainant
- Violation of Section 77 (1) (e) of the Constitution
Reasoning
The right to cross-examine the complainant was denied, which infringed the right to a fair trial. The failure to recall the complainant for further cross-examination caused prejudice to the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant released
Orders
- Quash the appellant’s conviction for robbery with violence
- Set aside the sentence imposed by the trial court
- Order the appellant to be released unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 77 of the Constitution
- Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code
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