DICKSON NDWIGA v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1673
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramJ. N. KHAMINWA, J. MAKHANDIA
Holding
The evidence was sufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt, and there was no question of mistaken identity.
Facts
On December 21, 2005, the complainant was robbed of a mobile phone, wrist watch, and money. The appellant was arrested and confessed to the robbery.
Issues
- whether the evidence was sufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt
- whether the appellant was mistaken for the robber
- the admissibility of the receipt for the watch
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was of high standard and sufficient to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant was arrested at the scene and had a panga, a dangerous weapon.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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