Abdi Kalamso v Republic [2019] KEHC 6465 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- 6465
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 6465 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2019
- Judge
- LN Mutende
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramL. N. Mutende
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the Appellant is released.
Facts
On December 14, 2017, the Appellant attempted to rob John Muoki Nzuki of Kshs. 50,000 while armed with a knife.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge
- Unlawfulness of the death sentence
- Insufficiency of time for preparation
Reasoning
The charge was confusing and prejudicial, and the evidence did not show an assault or intent to steal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction and set aside sentence
Remedies
- Release of the Appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 295 of the Penal Code
- Section 297(2) of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Joseph Kaberia and 11 Others vs. Attorney General (2016) eKLR
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