Pius Gathundia Kamau v Republic [2013] KEHC 313 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 313
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 313 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramL. KIMARU, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The Appellant's conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violence are quashed. The Appellant is ordered set at liberty.
Facts
Pius Gathundia Kamau was charged with robbery with violence. The prosecution called six witnesses, including the complainant Joseph KimataMwangi, who identified Kamau as the robber. Kamau did not call any witnesses in his defense.
Issues
- Identification of the Appellant by the complainant and his wife
- Sufficiency of evidence to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of identification was not conclusive due to the difficult circumstances and inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony. There was no other evidence linking the Appellant to the crime.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence of death
- Order set at liberty
Remedies
- Set at liberty
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Maitanyi v. Republic (1986) KLR 198
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