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Criminal law [2026] KECA 543 (KLR)

Jackson Wambua Mwinzi v Republic

Second appeal against a defilement conviction and life sentence dismissed. The Court upheld findings on age, penetration, recognition, and proper voir dire.

  • Defilement
  • Recognition evidence
  • Age of complainant
  • Penetration
  • Child witness voir dire
  • Contradictions in evidence
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Criminal law [2026] KECA 173 (KLR)

Rashid Wanyama Shaban & Hassan Shaban Watila v Republic

The Court of Appeal upheld convictions for robbery with violence, holding that PW1’s evidence was recognition, not stranger identification, and no parade was needed.

  • Robbery with violence
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Identification and recognition evidence
  • Identification parade
  • Second appeal standards
  • Sentencing
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Criminal law [2020] KECA 648 (KLR)

Gabriel Muya v Republic

The Court of Appeal upheld Gabriel Muya’s conviction and life sentence for defiling two minors, finding penetration and identification proved and rejecting the alibi.

  • Defilement
  • Penetration
  • Identification evidence
  • Child witnesses
  • Corroboration
  • Alibi defense
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