Salim & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 251 of 2018) [2024] KECA 153 (KLR) (16 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 153
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 153 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramC. W. Githua, WK KORIR
Holding
The offences of robbery with violence and gang rape were proved, and the identity of the perpetrators was established.
Facts
Mohamed Salim and Yusuf Kibor were charged with robbery with violence and gang rape. The prosecution called eight witnesses, but the appellants denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the ingredients of robbery with violence and gang rape were proven
- Identity of the perpetrators
Reasoning
The Court found that the appellants were more than one, armed with offensive weapons, and that they committed the offences in close proximity, leading to a conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
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