SAMSON ETYEYENG & 2 Others v Republic [2006] KEHC 585 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 585
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 585 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentence in CMCC No.1249 of 2002CoramMUGA APONDI, DANIEL MUSINGA
Holding
The appeals are dismissed. The death sentences are confirmed. The jail sentences and corporal punishment are set aside.
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence, burglary and stealing, and handling stolen goods. They were convicted and sentenced to death and 3 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Conviction based on insufficient evidence
- Reliance on evidence of stolen radio and pouch
- Contradictory evidence
- Inadequate weighing of defence evidence
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the appeals and upholds the convictions and death sentences. The jail sentences and corporal punishment are invalid.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed, death sentences confirmed, jail sentences and corporal punishment set aside
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- WANDUE VS REPUBLIC [2003]KLR 26
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