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Odionyi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 194 of 2018) [2025] KECA 2291 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KECA 2291 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
2291
Citation
[2025] KECA 2291 (KLR)
Decided
19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD. K. MUSINGA, P. O. KIAGE, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding

The conviction and sentence are upheld

Facts

The appellant and Lawrence Emojong were charged with seven counts of robbery with violence. The prosecution alleged that the appellant robbed several individuals of cash, clothing, and other items. The appellant was identified by witnesses, including Charles Opemi Oyala, Rose Akauret, and George Opili.

Issues

  1. Identification of the appellant by witnesses
  2. Constitutionality of the sentence

Reasoning

The High Court's identification of the appellant was supported by credible and corroborated evidence. The sentence was within the prescribed limits and the Supreme Court's Directions of 2021 do not apply to robbery cases.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Supreme Court Advisory on Muruatetu I and II
Cases cited (3)
  • Okinda v Republic
  • Chogo v Republic
  • Muruatetu II
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