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Sammy Muthangya Katuta & another v Republic [2020] KECA 271 (KLR)

[2020] KECA 271 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. Identification of the 1st appellant
  2. Identification of the 2nd appellant
  3. 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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