Alnold Mugendi Mbuba v Republic [2016] KEHC 5630 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5630
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5630 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 April 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violenceCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
On November 6, 2011, the Appellant and six others robbed and injured Dennis Muchiri Karere and murdered Salome Sharon Mwende at Kiereni trading center in Mugwe Location, Tharaka Nithi.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the Appellant on inconsistent and uncorroborated evidence
- Whether the trial court erred in convicting the Appellant on the basis of the complainant's identification
- Whether the ingredients of robbery with violence were satisfied
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the use of dangerous weapons and violence, and the complainant's identification was sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Evidence Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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