Stephen Kang’ethe Karanu v Republic [2015] KECA 442 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 442
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 442 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice Mbogholi & Achode, JJ.)CoramMARTHA KOOME, P. M. MWILU, J.OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
We find merit in the appeal and set aside the conviction and quash the death sentence imposed upon the appellant.
Facts
On 6th April 2007, two armed individuals robbed a bar in Thika, Kenya, and the bar owner identified the appellant as one of the robbers. The appellant was arrested and charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of identification was free from error and could be taken as corroborating the evidence of the bar owner.
- Whether the evidence of identification was subjected to thorough and careful analysis as set out in decided cases.
Reasoning
The evidence of identification was not corroborated and was given after the arrest, raising doubts about its reliability. The evidence was not subjected to thorough analysis as required by law.
Outcome
Allow the appeal, set aside the conviction and quash the death sentence imposed upon the appellant.
Orders
- Allow the appeal
- Set aside the conviction and quash the death sentence imposed upon the appellant
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
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