Karisa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 27 of 2019) [2022] KECA 50 (KLR) (21 January 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 50
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 50 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramP. NYAMWEYA, A. MBOGHOLI MSAGHA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
On March 25, 2016, the appellant, Karisa, was accused of murdering his grandmother, Kahaso Ngumba Kenga, at Rima Ra Pera village. The prosecution claimed the appellant killed the deceased, while the appellant denied the charge.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's alibi was credible
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, corroborated by multiple witnesses, established the appellant's presence at the scene before midnight and his statement that he had killed the deceased. The appellant's alibi was not convincing.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Bonaya Tutut Ipu and another versus Republic [2015] eKLR
- Chesakit versus Uganda CR App. No.95 of 2004
- Wang'ombe v Republic [1976-80] 1KLR 1683
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