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SIMON KINYUA NYAGA vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 57 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 57 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
57
Citation
[2003] KEHC 57 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robberyCoramJ.V.O. JUMA, N.R.O. OMBI
Holding

The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld.

Facts

On December 17, 2000, a gang of robbers attacked Gicuku, demanding money. Gicuku recognized the voice of Reuben Njagi Njeru and Simon Kinyua Nyaga, who suggested taking her to Hilda Karimi's house.

Issues

  1. Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by the evidence
  2. Whether the appellants' statements were admissible

Reasoning

The court found the evidence sufficient to support the conviction and sentence, and the appellants' statements were admissible.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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