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Joshua Wambua v Republic [2020] KEHC 8980 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 8980 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8980
Citation
[2020] KEHC 8980 (KLR)
Decided
28 January 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding

The conviction and sentence are set aside.

Facts

The appellant was charged with rape and robbery with violence, and found guilty and sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.

Issues

  1. Prosecution case not proved beyond reasonable doubt
  2. Dismissal of defence
  3. No exhibits tendered in court
  4. Appellant not supplied witness statements

Reasoning

The prosecution case was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Outcome

Appeal successful

Orders

  • Conviction quashed
  • Sentence set aside
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