Steven Ochieng Ochiro Odhiambo & another v Republic [2020] KECA 310 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 310
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 310 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramK. M'INOTI, A. K. MURGOR, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appellants' convictions are unsafe and are quashed. They are set to liberty.
Facts
The appellants were convicted of six counts of robbery with violence, involving the theft of various items and cash from victims in Syokimau and Nairobi. The prosecution alleged that the appellants were involved in the robbery and handling of stolen goods.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants as the perpetrators of the robbery
- Discrepancies in the prosecution evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellants were not positively identified as the perpetrators of the robbery and that there were significant discrepancies in the prosecution evidence.
Outcome
Allow the appeal, quash convictions, set aside sentences
Orders
- Set the appellants to liberty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- John Nyaga Njuki & 4 Others v. Republic, Cr App No. 160 of 2000
- Philip Nazaka Watu v Republic [2016] eKLR
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