Rajab Iddi Mubarak v Repulic [2018] KECA 666 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 666
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 666 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The appellant was identified by recognition and the sentence of death is substituted with a term of fifteen (15) years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The High Court dismissed his appeal.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant by the witnesses
- Sentencing of the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was positively identified by the witnesses and the injuries sustained by the complainant and the items stolen justified a lesser sentence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed against sentence, conviction upheld
Orders
- Substitute death sentence with 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Karingo vs Republic
- Reuben Karoti s/o Karanja vs Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic
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