Wallen Nyando Makomere v Republic [2016] KECA 793 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 793
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 793 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court JudgmentCoramG. B. M. Kariuki, F. Sichahe, J. Otieno-Odek
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are set aside, and the appellant is released.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and possession of firearms without certificates. The prosecution alleged that the appellant robbed three individuals of cash and electronic devices.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in drawing an inference from the testimony of the complainant regarding the ownership of the electronic devices.
- Whether the trial court correctly applied the burden of proof in relation to the recovered items.
Reasoning
The appellate court found that the trial court erred in drawing an inference from the complainant's testimony and in shifting the burden of proof.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is released and set free
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