Martin Mwaura Wairimu v Republic [2013] KEHC 99 (KLR)
- 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
- Identification of the appellant
- Use of violence in the robbery
- 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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