John Njeru Kathenya v Republic [2016] KEHC 2000 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2000
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2000 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the Appellant is released
Facts
The Appellant and co-accused were accused of burglary and stealing, and stock stealing. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant stole various items from Lucy Mukethi Karuguru's farm and home.
Issues
- Inconsistent and contradictory evidence
- Vital witnesses failed to testify
- Appellant's defense not considered
Reasoning
The court found the trial court's conviction to be based on inconsistent and contradictory evidence, and the Appellant's defense was not adequately considered.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The Appellant is released forthwith
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