Boniface Gitonga v Republic [2015] KECA 110 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 110
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 110 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramR.N. NAMBUYE, P.O. KIAGE, FATUMA SICHALE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
Jericah Arambu was attacked and robbed on July 3-4, 2009, losing her left eye and several teeth. The appellant and his accomplices were charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- Identification evidence of the appellant
- Alibi defense of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the identification evidence sufficient and the alibi defense was not supported by evidence. The conviction for grievous harm is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- JUMMANE MOHAMED HASSAN
- KARANI
- SAIDI
- WANG'OMBE
- PAUL TANUI
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