Duncan Mayodi Asenji v Republic [2016] KEHC 34 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 34
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 34 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. Hon. Wachira, PM
Holding
The conviction is set aside due to the lack of proper identification and the prosecution's failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, and identified by a witness who knew him and his co-accused. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Prove of the case
- Consideration of the appellant's defence
Reasoning
The court found that the identification of the appellant was not proper and that the prosecution's evidence was not corroborated. The court also noted that the appellant's defence was not considered adequately.
Outcome
The conviction is set aside
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