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Faith Muthoni M’ngondu & 3 others v Republic [2017] KECA 22 (KLR)

[2017] KECA 22 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
22
Citation
[2017] KECA 22 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramP. N. Waki, R. N. Nambuye, P. O. Kiage
Holding

Appeals dismissed; findings of the trial court upheld

Facts

The appellants were accused of robbery with violence and wounding. They were found guilty and sentenced to death, with the sentence on count 2 being held in abeyance.

Issues

  1. Appellants' alibi defenses
  2. Shifting burden of proof

Reasoning

The court found the prosecution's evidence credible and corroborative, and the appellants' alibi defenses were dismissed. The court did not misapprehend the facts or misapply the law.

Outcome

Appeals dismissed

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