Francis Odhiambo Owino v Republic [2019] KECA 547 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 547
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 547 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentenceCoramE. M. Githinji, H. M. Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction for robbery with violence in the sixth count is quashed, sentence of death set aside, appellant set at liberty
Facts
Appellant and co-accused were charged with robbery with violence and gang rape. The appellant was convicted of three counts including the sixth count of jointly robbing Richard Kyalo of a mobile phone, laptop, and money.
Issues
- Application of the doctrine of recent possession
- Revaluation of evidence
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's explanation for acquiring the phone reasonable given the circumstances and the evidence from prosecution witnesses.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction for robbery with violence in the sixth count quashed
- Sentence of death set aside
- Appellant set at liberty
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