PERIS WACHERA KIIRU & Another v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 149
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE, W. OUKO
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The conviction is quashed; sentence set aside and the appellants are acquitted.
Facts
On 18th August, 2008, the complainant was robbed by two men and a woman. The robbers stole his wristwatch, cash, wallet, identification card, keys, and mobile phone. The complainant identified the robbers from their dress and physique.
Issues
- identification of the appellants
- alibi defense of the appellants
- evidence of possession of stolen goods
Reasoning
The court found that the complainant's identification of the appellants was not reliable due to the circumstances of the case. The appellants' alibi defense was not properly evaluated by the trial court.
Outcome
The appellants are acquitted.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellants at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Kamau V. Republic (1975) EA 139
- Roria V. Republic (1967) EA 583
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