David Njoroge Macharia v Republic [2011] KECA 406 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 406
- Citation
- [2011] KECA 406 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2011
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and Final AppealCoramE. O. O’KUBASU, P. N. WAKI, ALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The death sentence is declared inconsistent with the Constitution and is replaced with life imprisonment.
Facts
On August 11, 2004, David Nguyo was robbed of his mobile phone and coat while walking home in Kiserian. The appellant, David Macharia, was arrested and charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- Right to legal representation for capital offenses
- Proportionality of death sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not provided with legal representation during his first trial, which was under the old Constitution. The court also found the death sentence disproportionate to the offense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, death sentence commuted to life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Godfrey Ngotho Mutiso vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 17 of 2008)
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