Anthony Gachigu Wachira & another v Republic [2021] KEHC 8608 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8608
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8608 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentencingCoramRACHEL NGETICH
Holding
Appeal on conviction is dismissed in all counts. Sentence on count 1 and 2 are reduced to 25 years. Sentences on counts 3, 4, and 5 remain unchanged and run concurrently.
Facts
The appellants were charged with five counts of offenses including robbery with violence, rape, indecent act with an adult, defilement, and assault causing actual bodily harm. They were convicted and sentenced by Hon V. Wakumile S.P.M.
Issues
- Identification parade conducted in violation of police force Standing Orders
- Inconsistencies in the evidence leading to a possible miscarriage of justice
Reasoning
The court dismissed the appeal on conviction due to the improper identification parade and the presence of inconsistencies in the evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence on count 1 and 2 reduced to 25 years
- Sentences on counts 3, 4, and 5 remain unchanged and run concurrently
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Oluoch v Republic (1983) KLR
- Njihia v Republic (1986) KLR
- Wamunga v Republic (1989) KLR
- Nzaro v Republic (1991) KAR 212
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