Alex Wabwire Nyongesa v Republic of Kenya [2013] KEHC 1827 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1827
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1827 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on conviction and sentence from original criminal caseCoramS. M. KIBUNJA
Holding
The conviction is set aside, the sentence vacated, and the Appellant is set free immediately.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with robbery and found guilty. The Appellant appealed, presenting five grounds.
Issues
- Conviction safety
- Reliability of witness testimonies
- Alibi defense
Reasoning
The convictions were based on unreliable witness testimonies due to insufficient lighting and lack of rebuttal to the Appellant's alibi.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Conviction set aside
- Sentence vacated
- Appellant set free immediately
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