Jared Mudavadi & 2 others v Republic [2017] KEHC 2671 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2671
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2671 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA, R. N. SITATI
Holding
The convictions of the first and second appellants are affirmed, while the third appellant is set free.
Facts
The appellants were convicted and sentenced to death for robbery with violence, with one count acquitted. The prosecution alleged that the appellants robbed two individuals, Charles Chogo and Cella Adhiambo, on May 11, 2013.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the identification of the appellants was sufficient
Reasoning
The court affirmed the convictions of the first and second appellants based on the identification of the assailants by the victims, which was sufficient given the circumstances. The third appellant's conviction was overturned due to the lack of clear identification.
Outcome
Appeals of the first and second appellants dismissed, third appellant set free.
Orders
- Affirmation of convictions of first and second appellants
- Settlement of third appellant's appeal
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