Muhatia v Republic (Criminal Appeal 139 of 2017) [2023] KECA 160 (KLR) (17 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 160
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 160 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramP.O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence.
Facts
On August 30, 2008, Philip Likoli, a boda boda operator, was robbed and assaulted by Kasim Juma Muhatia and two others. Muhatia was identified by PW1 and PW2, who were brothers.
Issues
- Whether the trial court failed to subject the evidence to fresh scrutiny and re-evaluation.
- Whether the sentence of death for robbery with violence is excessive and unconstitutional.
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of identification was not watertight and that the ingredients of robbery with violence were not proven. The mandatory death penalty for robbery with violence is unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (5)
- Nzaro v Republic
- R v Turnbull & others
- Oluoch v Republic
- Muruatetu 1
- Muruatetu 2
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