Abdallah v Republic (Criminal Appeal 18 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1108 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Judgment)
- 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
- constitutionality of death penalty for robbery with violence
- 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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