MWANGI NGANGA v REPUBLIC [2000] KEHC 247 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 247
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 247 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2000
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramV.V. PATEL
Holding
The convictions are quashed and the appellant is released
Facts
On 9th December, 1999, at about 4.30 a.m., the appellant's lorry obstructed a bus, causing the deaths of eight passengers.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's lorry was stationary at the time of the collision
- Whether the prosecution witnesses' testimonies were credible
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution witnesses' testimonies contradictory and unreliable, and the appellant's defense was supported by credible evidence.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Convictions quashed
- Appellant released
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