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KIOKO KILONZO & 3 OTHERS V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 1014 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 1014 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1014
Citation
[2012] KEHC 1014 (KLR)
Decided
5 October 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramLord Widgery C., Warsame
Holding

The convictions are unsafe and are quashed

Facts

The appellants were charged with robbery with violence and possession of ammunition. The complainant identified the appellants based on their torches and the reflection of money.

Issues

  1. Safety of identification evidence
  2. Unfavorable conditions for identification

Reasoning

The conditions at the scene were unfavorable for positive identification and the evidence was unsafe.

Outcome

Appeals allowed, convictions and sentences quashed

Orders

  • Quash the conviction and set aside the sentences imposed

Remedies

  • Set the appellants free

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Firearms Act
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