ALEX ODUOR ONYANGO & OTHERS v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 1996 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1996
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1996 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 July 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals consolidated and heard togetherCoramJ. W. MWERA, J. R. KARANJA
Holding
The convictions are quashed and sentences set aside. Appellants are set free.
Facts
The appellants were accused of violent robbery and handling stolen properties. They were found guilty and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Judgment not in conformity with Section 169 CPC
- Insufficiency of evidence to prove the charges
- Casual treatment of serious charges
Reasoning
The judgment did not specify the points for determination, state the sentences, or determine which charges were proved. The evidence was insufficient to prove the charges.
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Orders
- Convictions quashed
- Sentences set aside
- Appellants set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 169 CPC
- Act 7/07
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