Alex Mwangi Waweru v Republic [2016] KECA 652 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 652
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 652 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and final appealCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The conviction and sentence of death are quashed
Facts
On October 28, 2008, Alex Mwangi Waweru, armed with a knife, robbed Simon Njagi Wanjiru of a Motorola C117 mobile phone and Kshs 80 cash.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violence
- Admissibility of evidence
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to prove the use of a sword and actual violence, and the defence of robbery with violence was not established.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence of death
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty
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