Victor Ndanyi Samuji v Republic [2016] KECA 325 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 325
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 325 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High CourtCoramD. K. MARAGA, D. K. MUSINGA, A.K. MURGOR
Holding
The appellant's conviction was set aside, and the death sentence was quashed.
Facts
Victor Ndanyi Samuji was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The complainant, Titus Kiarie Macharia, testified that he was robbed of a motor vehicle registration number KZY 025 and a Siemen A. 35 mobile phone. Another witness, Tobias Ouma Achieng, PW4, testified that he was robbed of a motor vehicle registration number KAG 784 B.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant as the robber
- Timing and place of the appellant's arrest
Reasoning
The evidence of identification was deemed unreliable due to discrepancies in the timing and place of the appellant's arrest, and the lack of corroboration.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and death sentence set aside
Orders
- Conviction set aside
- Death sentence quashed
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