Joseph Mwendo Katete v Republic [2019] KECA 682 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 682
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 682 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 April 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The death sentence is not mandatory and the trial court has discretion to impose any sentence including death. The death sentence is set aside and substituted with a sentence of 14 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. He appealed, challenging the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Mandate of the death sentence
- Sentencing discretion
Reasoning
The Supreme Court held that the death sentence is not mandatory. The trial court's discretion is affirmed, and the death sentence is replaced with a life sentence.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, death sentence set aside, substituted with 14 years imprisonment.
Orders
- Set aside the death sentence and substitute with a sentence of 14 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another vs Republic [2017] eKLR
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