Simon Ndichu Kahoro v Republic [2016] KECA 576 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 576
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 576 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramP. KIHARA KARIUKI, ALNASHIR VISRAM, F. AZANGALALA
Holding
Allow the appeal, quash conviction and set aside death sentence.
Facts
On October 10, 2010, Simon Ndichu Kahoro allegedly robbed Boru Abdudi Wario of Kshs. 3,000 and used a knife to threaten him.
Issues
- High Court failed to apply Section 77 (1) of the retired Constitution now incorporated in Article 50 (1) and (2) (c) of the Constitution, 2010.
- High Court failed to observe that the weapon allegedly used by the assailant was not positively identified.
Reasoning
The court found the identification of the appellant was not free from the possibility of error and the totality of the assessment shows this appeal has merit.
Outcome
Allow the appeal, quash conviction and set aside death sentence.
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside death sentence.
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 77 (1) of the retired Constitution
- Article 50 (1) and (2) (c) of the Constitution, 2010.
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