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Abdallah v Republic (Criminal Appeal 18 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1108 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KECA 1108 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
1108
Citation
[2024] KECA 1108 (KLR)
Decided
30 August 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court judgmentCoramHM OKWENGU, HA OMONDI, JM NGUGI
Holding

The death sentence for robbery with violence is constitutional and legal.

Facts

The appellant, Rajab Senelwa Abdallah, was charged with robbery with violence and handling stolen property. He was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death.

Issues

  1. constitutionality of death penalty for robbery with violence
  2. validity of the trial court's decision

Reasoning

The court found that the death penalty for robbery with violence is not unconstitutional and remains a valid and legal penalty.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed, death sentence affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (3)
  • Muruatetu 1
  • Muruatetu 2
  • Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs. Republic, Petition No. 15 & 16 of 2015
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