Stephen Onyango Agwanda v Republic [2015] KECA 208 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 208
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 208 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramD.K. MARAGA, D.K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, FCIArb
Holding
We allow the appeal, quash the conviction and set aside the sentence. The appellant shall be set free forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, and the prosecution alleged that he stole two heads of cattle from the complainant's house. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death, but his appeal to the High Court was dismissed.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant by the witnesses
- Reliability of the appellant's identification
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's identification unreliable due to the witnesses' inability to describe what made them recognize him and the lack of evidence regarding the brightness of the moonlight.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Set aside the conviction and sentence
- Set the appellant free forthwith
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