Micheal Ngugi Gitau & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 2656 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2656
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2656 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 April 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and death sentenceCoramMUGA APONDI, LUKA KIMARU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the death sentence is confirmed.
Facts
The appellants were arrested on Court Road and accused of robbery with violence. The complainant, John Gichuki Gichuru, was taken to the boot of the vehicle and later identified the appellants.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants
- Proper evaluation of evidence
- Conduct of the trial judge
Reasoning
The evidence was overwhelming and showed how the appellants committed the robbery. The trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and reached the correct conclusion.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, death sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Okello Vs Republic [1986] KLR 219
- Maitanyi Vs Republic [1986] KLR 198
- Nyanamba Vs Republic [1983] KLR 599
- Musyoka Vs Republic C. A. Criminal Appeal No. 38 of 1999 (Unreported)
- Okello Vs Republic [1972] E.A. 32
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