Mwai v Republic (Criminal Appeal 15 of 2016) [2025] KECA 1704 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1704
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1704 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramJ. MOHAMMED, J. LESIIT, ALI - ARONI, Limo, J.
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence. He was found guilty in Count 1 and acquitted in Counts 2 and 3. The prosecution called seven witnesses, including the appellant's son and a witness who was robbed.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of death
- Burden of proof
- Identification of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the identification of the appellant to be unsafe due to the manner in which the evidence was handled and the lack of other supporting evidence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty
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