Geofrey Njogu Mwangi v Republic [2020] KECA 714 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 714
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 714 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramOUKO (P), W. KARAN, F. SICHALE
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and the case is remanded for resentencing
Facts
The appellant, Njogu Wa Saintena, was charged with robbery with violence. The victim, Justin Burura Isaboke, claimed he was robbed and injured by the appellant. The appellant was arrested and charged with robbery with violence.
Issues
- Validity of the death sentence
- Mandate of the death penalty
Reasoning
The court held that the mandatory death penalty is inconsistent with the Constitution's provisions on fair trial and protection against inhuman or degrading punishment. The law has changed, and the death sentence is no longer mandatory.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, death sentence set aside
Orders
- Remand the case to the High Court for resentencing
Remedies
- Resentencing of the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another vs. Republic (2017) eKLR
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