Andrew Esenyi Odato v Republic [2021] KEHC 6208 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6208
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6208 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for arson and malicious damage to propertyCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding
The appellant's conviction on all five counts of arson is quashed, and the concurrent sentence of 23 years imprisonment is set aside.
Facts
The appellant and others were charged with arson and malicious damage to property. The appellant was convicted on five counts of arson and sentenced to 23 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Reliability of visual and voice identification evidence
- Insufficiency of evidence for conviction
Reasoning
The court found the visual and voice identification evidence unreliable and insufficient to support the appellant's conviction.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash conviction on all counts of arson
- Set aside concurrent sentence of 23 years imprisonment
Remedies
- Appellant set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs Republic (1972) EA 32
- Kamau vs Rep (1975) EA 139
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