Silvester Matekwa Wanyama v Republic [2016] KEHC 7174 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7174
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7174 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violenceCoramC. Kendagor, Acting SRM
Holding
The Court finds that the appellant was properly identified by both victims and that the offence of robbery was proved. The conviction on both counts is safe.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence on two occasions. Shem Likhanga Shititi and David Alembi Onganga were the victims. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was properly identified by both victims as the assailant.
- Whether the offence of robbery under Section 296(2) was proved.
- Whether the conviction on both counts 1 and 11 was safe; in other words, was the conviction based on properly framed charges?
Reasoning
The Court found that Shem and David recognized the appellant as a customer and that the conditions for identification were met. The Court also found that the appellant was not mistaken about the identity of the assailant.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Nzaro v. Republic (1991) 2 KAR 212
- Odhiambo v. Republic (2002) KLR 241
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