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Martin Mwaura Wairimu v Republic [2013] KEHC 99 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 99 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
99
Citation
[2013] KEHC 99 (KLR)
Decided
12 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramE. K. O. OGOLA, J. KAMAU
Holding

The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, and the appellant set free.

Facts

The appellant and others robbed Esther Wamaitha of a TV set, DVD player, and cash, threatening her with violence.

Issues

  1. Identification of the appellant
  2. Use of violence in the robbery
  3. Employment and relationship with the complainant

Reasoning

The court finds doubt in the identification of the appellant, the use of violence, and the employment relationship, leading to the conviction being unsafe.

Outcome

Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed

Orders

  • Quash and set aside the conviction and sentence
  • Set free the appellant
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