Jackson Wanyoike Njuguna & another v Republic [2019] KECA 972 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 972
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 972 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M.K. KOOME
Holding
The appeal on conviction is dismissed, but the death sentence is set aside and substituted with a 15-year term from the date of conviction.
Facts
On June 25, 2007, the complainant Anthony Muchiri was robbed of his mobile phone and injured by three men. The 1st and 2nd appellants were identified as the perpetrators.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for robbery with violence
- Death sentence and its constitutionality
Reasoning
The mandatory death sentence is unconstitutional, and the mitigating factors of the appellants' youth and lack of prior convictions are considered. The death sentence is replaced with a 15-year term.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction, death sentence set aside
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Alvan Gitonga Mwosa vs. Republic (2015) eKLR
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu and another vs. Republic (2017) eKLR
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