Romano Karinga v Republic [2016] KEHC 898 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 898
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 898 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted murder for assaulting and burning the complainant, Jennifer Mukiri Mungania, with crude weapons and fire. The appellant pleaded an alibi and was identified by a church reverend and his daughter, but the court found the evidence insufficient.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant
- Weight of evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of the appellant's identification was insufficient and that there was no sufficient evidence to convict him.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Remedies
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno v Republic (1972 EA 32)
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