LOISE KAGURE NJERU & another v REPUBLIC [2009] KECA 76 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 76
- Citation
- [2009] KECA 76 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals consolidated from the High Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramS.E.O. Bosire, E.O. O’Kubasu, D.K.S. Aganyanya
Holding
The appeals are allowed, convictions and sentences are quashed, and the appellants are set at liberty.
Facts
On August 9, 2003, a man approached James Maina Nganga, a taxi driver, and requested a ride. They picked up a woman, who was later robbed and killed. The appellants were charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- The superior court's handling of the evidence and identification parades
- The delay in the 2nd appellant's presentation to court
Reasoning
The superior court did not fully re-evaluate the evidence, leading to significant contradictions and gaps in the case.
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction for robbery with violence
- Set aside death sentence
- Set appellants at liberty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Gabriel Kamau Njoroge v. Republic (1982 - 1983) 1 KAR 1134
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