Obwolo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 39 of 2017) [2023] KECA 1085 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1085
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 1085 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentence for robbery with violenceCoramP. O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
On May 6, 2015, the appellant and his accomplice robbed Esther Onyancha Davy of her mobile phones and cash, and assaulted her at Chamgiwadu trading center in Migori County.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for robbery with violence
- Challenge to the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence
Reasoning
The High Court's decision was correct in identifying the appellant and finding him guilty of robbery with violence. The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is constitutional and the appeal is dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court decisions
Cases cited (3)
- Muruatetu 1
- Muruatetu 2
- Cyrus Kavai Onzere v Republic
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