Simon Lochebi v Republic [2017] KEHC 747 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 747
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 747 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original Lodwar PM CR 51/2015CoramS N RIECHI
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is released
Facts
The appellant Simon Lochebi was charged with robbery with violence, and was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution's evidence included a witness who saw the appellant as one of the robbers, but the appellant was the only witness to identify him.
Issues
- Whether the identification of the appellant was based on sound and credible evidence
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by the evidence presented
Reasoning
The court found that the conditions for positive identification were not met due to the lack of recovered stolen property and the complainant's lack of prior knowledge of the appellant, and that the evidence was not credible.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- The appellant Simon Lochebi is ordered to be released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully detained
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