Malikulus Shambushi Lubembe v Republic [2015] KECA 708 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 708
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 708 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramD.K. Maraga, F. Azangalala, S. ole Kantai
Holding
The court allows the appeal, quashes the conviction, and sets aside the death sentence
Facts
The deceased, T A A, was found dead with neck and leg injuries. The appellant, Malikulus Shambushi Lubembe, was arrested and charged with murder. The prosecution's key witness, N, testified that the appellant raped and strangled the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the trial court's findings of fact were supported by the evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and that the trial court's findings were not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
The appellant is set at liberty
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Set aside the death sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Shantilal M. Ruwala v R
- Chemagong v Republic
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