Benjamin Kilonzo v Republic [2015] KEHC 2779 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2779
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2779 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 August 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramB. Thuranira Jaden, L.M. Mutende
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the Appellant is at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The Appellant, Benjamin Kilonzo Mutua, was charged with robbery with violence. The prosecution alleged that he robbed Peter Wambua Maungo of Kshs.500/=, 1kg of sugar, and a piece of panga soap, and caused his death. The Appellant denied the charges and gave evidence of his arrest.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution case was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the defence case was adequately considered
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution case was not fully corroborated and had gaps, and the defence case was not adequately considered. The court gave the Appellant the benefit of doubt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The Appellant is at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Choge v. Republic (1985) KLR 1
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