Simion Cheche Magere v Republic [2011] KECA 65 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 65
- Citation
- [2011] KECA 65 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramR. S. C. OMOLO, E. M. GITHINJI, ALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety
Facts
On December 1, 2004, the appellant allegedly murdered Gisiri Gitangita, a 13-year-old boy. The prosecution presented evidence that the appellant held the deceased, knocked him down, and held his neck. The appellant's alibi was challenged, and the trial was conducted with assessors.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly convicted
- Whether the trial procedure materially prejudiced the appellant
Reasoning
The evidence supported the prosecution's case, and the trial procedure did not materially prejudice the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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