John Muiruri Gicheru v Republic [2019] KECA 9 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 9
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 9 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramW. Karanja, F. Sichaile, S. ole Kantai
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the death sentence is remitted for reconsideration by the High Court.
Facts
On June 27, 2003, the appellant and others robbed Stephen Mbaabu Kinoti and Duncan Onyango Okech at Tipis Trading Centre in Nakuru County.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant
- Chain of events
- Appellant's explanation
Reasoning
The evidence supported the conviction, and there was no possibility of mistaken identity. The death sentence is unconstitutional, and the High Court is to consider an appropriate sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence remitted
Orders
- Remission of death sentence to High Court for reconsideration
Remedies
- Remission of death sentence to High Court for reconsideration
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Firearms Act
- Supreme Court decision in Francis Muruatetu v. Republic
Cases cited (3)
- Stephen M'Irungi v. Republic
- Okeno v. Republic
- Francis Muruatetu v. Republic
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