Robert Thuo Mugo v Republic [2007] KECA 178 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 178
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 March 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Makhandia & Kimaru, JJ.)CoramR. S. C. Omo-lo, E. O. O'Kubasu, P. N. Waki
Holding
The convictions are upheld, and the sentences on counts 2 and 3 are set aside. The death sentence on count 1 is upheld.
Facts
On November 18, 1998, Robert Ondego, a booking clerk, was robbed at Nairobi Railway Station by two armed men. The appellant, Robert Thuo Mugo, was charged with attempted robbery with violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction was based on sound evidence.
- Whether the sentences imposed by the trial court were appropriate.
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's conviction to be based on sound evidence and upheld the sentences on the first count. Sentences on the other counts were set aside as they were left in abeyance.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentences on counts 2 and 3 set aside
- Death sentence on count 1 upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
Cases cited (4)
- Reuben Karari s/o Karanja v. Republic (1950) 17 EACA 146
- ABDUL DEBANO BOYE & ANOTHER VS. R – Criminal Appeal No. 19 of 2001 (UR)
- ABDIHUSSEIN KAIMOI V. R Criminal Appeal No. 47 of 2001
- MUIRURI V. R [1986] KLR 70
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