Murunga & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 207 of 2018) [2024] KECA 550 (KLR) (23 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 550
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 550 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H. A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The Court upholds the appellants' conviction and sentence, dismissing the appeals.
Facts
On December 24-25, 2013, Kennedy Murunga and Wycliffe Mbishi Adriano, along with four others, were charged with robbery with violence. They were accused of robbing B of several items valued at Kshs. 548,000 and using actual violence.
Issues
- Identification of the appellants
- Sentence of death for robbery with violence
Reasoning
The Court found the identification of the appellants to be proper and the evidence sufficient to convict. The death sentence for robbery with violence is lawful under current law.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Erick Otieno Arum v Republic
- Katiba Institute & 5 others (Amicus Curiae)
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