Japheth Gituma Joseph & 2 others v Republic [2016] KECA 48 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 48
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 48 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramE. M. GITHINJI, W. KARANJA, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The appeals are dismissed as the evidence of recognition was ample and of good quality.
Facts
The appellants were convicted of robbery with violence in two counts. The prosecution alleged that the appellants robbed Elijah Imathiu and Joseph Mudambi on June 19, 2002, at Mugene Trading Centre in Kithoka.
Issues
- The credibility of the witnesses' identification of the appellants
- The sufficiency of evidence supporting the convictions
Reasoning
The High Court considered and re-evaluated the evidence, finding it sufficient to support the convictions. The appeals were dismissed as the evidence of recognition was ample and of good quality.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
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