M'Ibaya v Republic (Criminal Appeal 44 of 2017) [2024] KECA 1295 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1295
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramW. KARANJA, L. KIMARU, A.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The appellant's conviction was based on safe evidence. The sentence for robbery with violence is death, which is lawful and cannot be interfered with.
Facts
The appellant, Julius Kathia M'Ibaya, was charged with robbery with violence. He was convicted and sentenced to death in the High Court at Meru. The High Court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Variance between the chargesheet and evidence
- Appellant's defence not considered by the trial court
Reasoning
The court found that the variance between the chargesheet and evidence was not material. The trial court had considered the appellant's defence, which was correctly dismissed, as there was clear evidence of the appellant's attack and injury to PW1.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- M’Riungu v Republic
- Morris Muthiani Sammy v Republic
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