Peter Mwangi Njenga & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 1004 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1004
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1004 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original convictionCoramLESIIT, MAKHANDIA
Holding
The convictions of both appellants are quashed and the sentence of death is set aside for the 1st appellant, while the conviction of the 2nd appellant is upheld.
Facts
Peters Mwangi Njenga and Geoffrey Ambani Makamu were charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. They were convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Identification of the robbers
- Possession of stolen property
Reasoning
The court found the identification evidence insufficient due to difficult circumstances and lack of corroboration. The court also found the 1st appellant's conviction weak due to lack of corroboration.
Outcome
The 1st appellant's conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The 2nd appellant's conviction is upheld.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence for the 1st appellant
- Uphold the conviction and confirm the sentence for the 2nd appellant
Remedies
- Set the 1st appellant at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 322(2) of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- OKENO vs. REPUBLIC 1972 EA 32
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