Atidong v Republic (Criminal Appeal 380 of 2019) [2023] KECA 362 (KLR) (31 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 362
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 362 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2023
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The conviction for murder is upheld, and the appellant is sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Longiroi Atidong, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Felix Amedo on December 11, 2015, in Kodich, North Pokot Sub County. The prosecution's evidence included the testimony of the deceased's wife, who heard the accused and others discussing plans to harm the deceased, and the testimony of a witness who identified the appellant as the one who hurled the stone that killed the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in failing to subject the entire evidence to an exhaustive scrutiny
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the appellant based on voice recognition evidence without scrutiny and validation
Reasoning
The court finds the evidence sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and the trial court's verdict is not manifestly unsafe. The court upholds the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Erick Otieno Arum v Republic (2006) eKLR
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