Boniface Mungai Machanga v Republic [2005] KEHC 2575 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2575
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2575 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramLESIIT, F. A. OCHIENG’
Holding
The conviction is confirmed and the sentence of death is upheld
Facts
The appellant was arrested and charged with robbery with violence after being held by a man who later identified him as the appellant. The appellant was held by the complainant, who was robbed by the appellant's accomplices.
Issues
- whether the evidence of identification was made under difficult circumstances
- whether the learned trial magistrate rejected the appellant's defence without giving reasons
Reasoning
The evidence clearly shows that the appellant was involved in the robbery, and the lighting at the scene was good, making the appellant's identity not in doubt. The appellant's defence was considered and rejected as implausible.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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