Sammy Muthangya Katuta & another v Republic [2020] KECA 271 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 271
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 271 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramJ. MOHAMMED, JUDGE OF APPEAL, Ngugi
Holding
The 1st and 2nd appellants were properly identified by the police officers.
Facts
Stephen Nzioki Nzolo was robbed at a bar on 17th May, 2010. The 1st and 2nd appellants were charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- Identification of the 1st appellant
- Identification of the 2nd appellant
- Re-evaluation of evidence by the High Court
Reasoning
The evidence showed sufficient illumination from a security light, enabling the police officers to identify the 1st and 2nd appellants.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Martin Oduor Lango & 2 others v Republic [2014] eKLR
- Paul Etole & another v Republic [2001] eKLR
- John Muriithi Nyagah v Republic [2014] eKLR
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