Daniel Mburu Mugo v Republic [2016] KEHC 178 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 178
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramMr. Obutu, Mr. Motende
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence, and sentenced to death. The prosecution's evidence included testimony from the complainant and identification parade.
Issues
- Failure to comply with Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Lack of proper identification
- Failure to call crucial witnesses
Reasoning
The court found that the identification was not properly conducted and that the prosecution's case lacked cogency.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Conviction of the appellant is quashed
- Death sentence imposed by the trial court is set aside
Remedies
- The accused is to be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- AJODE Vs REPUBLIC [2004] 2 KLR 81
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