Stephen Kihunge Kariuki & another v Republic [2016] KECA 169 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 169
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 169 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NakuruCoramR. N. NAMBUYE, P. M. MWILU, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The appellants' convictions are unsafe due to the lack of settled identification beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellants were accused of attempted robbery with violence, possession of a firearm without a certificate, and possession of ammunition without a certificate. The prosecution alleged that the appellants attempted to rob Gerishon Kamoko Gatitu and were found in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Issues
- Identification of the would-be robbers
- Safety of the appellants' convictions
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence on identification was inconclusive and that the appellants' convictions were unsafe.
Outcome
The appellants' convictions are quashed and they are set at liberty.
Orders
- Quash the appellants' convictions and set them at liberty
Remedies
- Set the appellants at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- WANJOHI &2OTHERS V REPUBLIC[1989] KLR
- DANIEL KABIRU THIONG’O V REPUBLIC-NYERI CRIMINAL APPEAL NO 131 OF 2002
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