GEORGE THUITA KIMANI & ANOTHER v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 2856 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2856
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2856 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court finds doubt in the identification of the appellants and quashes the convictions and sentences.
Facts
P.W.1 reported being robbed by three men, one of whom he recognized as Martin Kimani. The second appellant, Martin Kimani, claimed the watch found under a mattress was given to him by the first appellant, George Thuita Kimani.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants
- Proper identification of the second appellant
- Prosecution's reliance on the watch found under the mattress
Reasoning
The court is doubtful about the identification of the appellants due to inconsistencies in P.W.1's testimony and the lack of evidence linking the appellants to the robbery.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, convictions and sentences quashed.
Orders
- The appellants should be set free from prison unless lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- GIKONYO KURUMA -V- THE REPUBLIC KLR (1980)
- MBURU MBUGUA -V- THE REPUBLIC KLR (1980)
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