Abdi Kadir Mohamed Omar v Republic [2018] KEHC 390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 390
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2018
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramG.W.NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The court quashes the conviction, sets aside the sentence, and orders the appellant be set free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with eight counts of robbery with violence, kidnapping, unlawful presence, and failure to report to an immigration officer. The prosecution alleged that the appellant was one of the robbers.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Whether the appellant was positively identified as one of the robbers.
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to establish any evidence linking the appellant to his culpability. The court finds the appellant innocent and allows the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant set free.
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Set aside the sentence
- Order the appellant be set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (6)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 259 of the Penal Code
- Section 13(2) of the Immigration Act
- Section 3(1) of the Immigration Act
- Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act
- Rule 3(1) of the Immigration Regulations
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