Peter Gatiku Kariuki v Republic [2014] KECA 141 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 141
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 141 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 December 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. MWERA, G. B. M. KARIUKI, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside as the evidence of identification was insufficient.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence on July 28, 2003, and sentenced to death. The complainant identified the appellant as one of the robbers.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of identification was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the trial and appellate courts properly evaluated the evidence.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of a single identifying witness was insufficient, and there was no description of the robber or evidence on the condition of light at the scene.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- The appellant shall be released and set free
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Simiyu and Another v. Republic (2005) 1 KLR 192
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