Anthony Kiogora Kithinji v Republic [2013] KECA 357 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 357
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 357 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MeruCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, R. N. NAMBUYE, M. K. KOOME
Holding
The court finds no merit in the appellant's arguments and dismisses the appeal.
Facts
On December 2, 2001, the appellant Anthony Kiogora Kithinji is alleged to have murdered Japheth Muthuri Mutea in Yururu Village, Kanyakine sub-location, Meru Central District.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant by prosecution witnesses
- Contradictory testimonies of prosecution witnesses
- Alibi defense of the appellant
Reasoning
The court concludes that the evidence points to the appellant as the perpetrator of the murder.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Benjamin Mbugua vs Republic [2011] e-KLR
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