Thomas Maingi Mulu v Republic [2020] KECA 560 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 560
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 560 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of High CourtCoramW. Ouko (P), A. K. Murgor, F. Sichahe
Holding
The conviction was upheld, but the death sentence was set aside and replaced with a 25-year custodial sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Thomas Maingi Mulu, was charged with robbery with violence. He was convicted and sentenced to death. He appealed.
Issues
- Whether the ingredients of robbery with violence were established beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is constitutional.
Reasoning
The court found that the ingredients for robbery with violence were established beyond reasonable doubt. The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence was found to be unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence changed from death to 25 years' imprisonment.
Orders
- Uphold the High Court's decision to dismiss the appeal against conviction.
- Set aside the sentence of death and substitute it with 25 years' imprisonment to run from the date of conviction in the trial court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic, SC Pet. No. 16 of 2015
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