EVANS WABOMBA SCOTCH v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 3906 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3906
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3906 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramM.K. KOOME
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant Evans Wabomba Scotch was charged with simple robbery and convicted by the trial court. The prosecution's evidence included the testimony of Nicholas Ochieng Opondo, who claimed to have been robbed by the appellant, and the recovery of Ksh. 450 from the appellant.
Issues
- Quality and quantity of evidence
- Identification of the appellant
- Proper identification of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found the evidence of identification by the complainant insufficient due to the lack of corroboration and the difficulty in positive identification. The court also noted that the prosecution did not prove the money recovered from the appellant belonged to the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
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