Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed & Sayed Mansour Mousavi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 135 of 2016) [2018] KECA 855 (KLR) (26 January 2018) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 855
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 855 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at NairobiCoramP. KIHARA KARIUKI, K. M’INOTI, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the appellants’ sentence is quashed, and they are directed to be set to liberty forthwith.
Facts
The appellants entered Kenya on tourist visas and were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on suspicion of being involved in a terrorist mission. They were charged with various offenses under the Penal Code and Explosives Act.
Issues
- Whether the evidence leading to the discovery of the explosive substance was admissible.
- Whether the appellants were properly convicted and sentenced.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence leading to the discovery of the explosive substance was inadmissible and that the remaining circumstantial evidence was insufficient to prove the appellants' guilt.
Outcome
The appellants' sentence is quashed and they are directed to be set to liberty.
Orders
- Quash the appellants' sentence and direct that they be set to liberty forthwith.
Remedies
- Set to liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
- Explosives Act
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