Rashid Yusuf Wanjala & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 2418 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2418
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2418 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The convictions and sentences are set aside due to insufficient evidence and the lack of reliable direct or circumstantial evidence connecting the appellants with the robbery.
Facts
On May 6, 2011, the appellants were accused of robbing Norman Thuo Kimari and possessing an imitation firearm.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants at the scene and in the subsequent police parades
- Connection between the exhibits and the appellants
- Alibis of the appellants
- Proportionality of the sentence
Reasoning
The identification of the appellants was flawed due to the long duration between the incident and the identification parades, and the lack of a clear description of the suspects. The alibis were not proven, and there was insufficient evidence to connect the appellants with the robbery.
Outcome
The consolidated appeals are allowed, and the conviction and sentence on both counts are set aside.
Orders
- The appellants shall be released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
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