Erick Odhiambo Wayoga v Republic [2016] KEHC 1887 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1887
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1887 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
The appeal is without merit, conviction upheld, and sentence confirmed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with six counts of robbery with violence, and was found guilty on counts 1 and IV, convicted, and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Defect in the charge sheet
- Fair trial
- Insufficient evidence for positive identification
- Inauthentic contract book
- Failure to consider the appellant's alibi defense
Reasoning
The court found no irregularity in the charge sheet, the prosecution complied with the provisions of Article 50(2)(c) and (j), the evidence was sufficient for positive identification, the contract book was authentic, and the appellant's alibi defense was considered and rejected.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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