Alfred Kiplimo Keter & 2 others v Republic [2016] KEHC 4099 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4099
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4099 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The convictions are quashed and the appellants are set free
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. The complainant, Silpha Achieng Odhiambo, identified the appellants as the perpetrators. The prosecution also presented evidence linking the appellants to the stolen goats.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants as the perpetrators
- Corroboration of accomplice evidence
Reasoning
The evidence of identification was not watertight and the convictions were based on accomplice evidence which lacked corroboration.
Outcome
Quashed and set free
Orders
- Convictions quashed and set free
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Gideon Meitekin Koyiet v Republic (2013) eKLR
- Kinyua v Republic (2002) 1 KLR 256
- Chaama Hassan Hasa v Republic (1976-80) 1 KLR 1
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