L.N. & another v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 2290 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2290
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2290 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMARTHA KOOME
Holding
Conviction of the 1st appellant is upheld with a reduced sentence to 20 years. Conviction and sentence of the 2nd appellant are quashed.
Facts
The appellants were charged with gang rape and possession of ammunition. The complainant identified the appellants during the attack.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants
- Quality and quantity of evidence
- Sentence imposed
Reasoning
The court upheld the conviction of the 1st appellant due to other corroborating evidence, but reduced the sentence. The 2nd appellant's conviction was quashed due to doubts in identification and lack of evidence on his arrest.
Outcome
Appeal partially successful
Orders
- Conviction of the 1st appellant upheld with a reduced sentence
- Conviction and sentence of the 2nd appellant quashed
Remedies
- 20 years imprisonment for the 1st appellant
- Set at liberty for the 2nd appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Firearm Act 114 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Njoroge vs. Republic
- Maitany vs. Republic
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