Kemboi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2017) [2024] KECA 818 (KLR) (12 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 818
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 818 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 July 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for robbery with violence and an indecent act with an adultCoramJ. Mulwa, Lord Widgery, WK KORIR
Holding
The appellant is found guilty of robbery with violence and an indecent act with an adult, but is discharged on the indecent act charge.
Facts
On June 5, 2010, the appellant, armed with a knife, robbed and threatened to use violence against E.C., a female, in Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for robbery with violence and indecent act with an adult is supported by the evidence
- Whether the appellant's sentence of death is appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to support the robbery conviction but not the indecent act charge.
Outcome
The appellant is convicted of robbery with violence and is discharged on the indecent act charge.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 3(1)(a)(b) and Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Section 11A of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Section 35 of the Penal Code
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