Johnson Muhuthu Wanjohi v Republic [2013] KECA 455 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 455
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 455 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Lesiit & Makhandia, JJ.) dated 25th May 2006 H.C. CR. A NO. 1085 OF 2003CoramG.B.M. KARIUKI, MUSINGA, KIAGE
Holding
The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of the appellant.
Facts
On January 25, 2003, a gang of robbers invaded the home of Irene Muthoni Kariuki and her family, causing terror and demanding money. During the commotion, Christine Kariuki managed to escape and was raped by the robbers. She was later found and taken back to her home.
Issues
- The trial and the superior court erred in law by failing to appreciate that Section 77(2) (c) (d) (e) of the Repealed Constitution as read with Section 74 (1) of the said Constitution had been breached.
- The trial and superior court erred in law by failing to analyze and consider the plausible
Reasoning
The court upheld the conviction and sentence, finding no legal error in the trial and superior court's decision.
Outcome
Affirmed
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