Reimond Munene Kamau & another v Republic [2018] KECA 250 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 250
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 250 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Mbogholi & Achode, JJ) dated 2 nd July 2013 HCCRA No. 418 & 419 of 2008CoramM. WARSAME, P. O. KIAGE, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The matter is referred back to the High Court to determine the appropriate sentence.
Facts
Reimond Munene Kamau and James Mbugua Ndung’u were charged with robbery with violence and attempted rape. They were convicted and sentenced to death by the trial court, but acquitted of rape and indecent act. The High Court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- whether the facts disclosed the offence of robbery with violence
- whether there was an intention to rob the complainants
- whether the offence of indecent assault was proved
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the offence of robbery with violence. The court also found that the trial court and High Court did not consider the appellants' defences.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The matter is referred back to the High Court to determine the appropriate sentence applicable in the circumstances of this case.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic SCK Pet. No. 15 of 2015 [2017] eKLR
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