Eric Oduor Odhiambo & another v Republic [2019] KECA 591 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 591
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 591 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentence for robbery with violence and rapeCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The 2nd appellant's conviction for rape is quashed and he is set free
Facts
Two appellants were charged with robbery with violence and gang rape. The robbery charge involved the theft of cash, a radio, and household goods, while the rape charge involved the penetration of the complainant's vagina by the appellants without her consent. The complainants identified the appellants at the police station.
Issues
- The need for an identification parade during the trial
- The reliability of the complainants' identification of the appellants
Reasoning
The identification of the 2nd appellant was not reliable due to the stressful circumstances and lack of an identification parade. The 1st appellant's conviction is upheld.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, the 2nd appellant's conviction for rape is quashed, and he is set free
Orders
- Quash the 2nd appellant's conviction for rape
Remedies
- Set the 2nd appellant free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Anjononi & Others vs Republic (1976-80) 1 KLR 1566
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