Ajowi & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 126 of 2022) [2024] KECA 642 (KLR) (7 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 642
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 642 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramA. Ongeri, Ag., Asenath Ongeri, GV ODUNGA, Lord Heward, Potter
Holding
The 1st appellant's conviction is set aside, and he is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellants were charged with murder for the death of Jagobous Van Der Goes in Nyali Estate, Mombasa County. The prosecution presented evidence including the 2nd appellant's possession of the deceased's personal items and ATM withdrawals.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the 1st appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the circumstantial evidence against the 2nd appellant was sufficient to sustain a conviction.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the 1st appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and that the circumstantial evidence against the 2nd appellant was insufficient.
Outcome
The 1st appellant's conviction is set aside and he is set at liberty.
Orders
- The 1st appellant's conviction and sentence in Mombasa High Court Criminal Case No. 28 of 2016 are hereby set aside.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed and another v Republic [2018] eKLR
- Abanga alias Onyango v Republic Cr. App No. 32 of 1990(UR)
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