John Oketch Oganga v Republic [2016] KECA 798 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 798
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 798 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramD. K. MARAGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is devoid of merit and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, John Oketch Oganga, was convicted of murdering Bernard Okinyi Ogalo on September 5, 2008. The prosecution witnesses testified that the deceased was stabbed at the appellant's door and identified the appellant as the attacker. The appellant's alibi was challenged.
Issues
- Whether the identification of the appellant was mistaken.
- Whether there was sufficient circumstantial evidence to support the conviction.
- Whether the learned trial Judge erred in relying on a dying declaration in support of the conviction.
Reasoning
The incriminating facts established by the trial court were incompatible with the appellant's innocence, and the evidence, though circumstantial, was overwhelming.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Order dismissing the appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v. Republic [1972] EA 32
- Mwangi v. Republic 2002 2 KLR 28
- James Mwangi vs. Republic Cr. Appeal No. 33 of 1983
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