Oloo & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 167 of 2018) [2025] KECA 18 (KLR) (10 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 18
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 18 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 January 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at BusiaCoramHM OKWENGU, HA OMONDI, JM NGUGI
Holding
The appeal by the 1st appellant lacks merit and the death sentence is upheld. The appeal by the 2nd appellant is allowed and he should be set at liberty.
Facts
On 9th July 2014, the appellants robbed Chrispinus Ouma of a motorcycle and a mobile phone, and killed him.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence under section 296(2) of the Penal Code is constitutional.
- Whether the High Court erred in dismissing the appeal for lack of merit.
Reasoning
The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is constitutional, and the High Court did not err in dismissing the appeal.
Outcome
The 1st appellant's conviction and death sentence are upheld. The 2nd appellant is set at liberty.
Orders
- The 1st appellant's conviction and death sentence are upheld.
- The 2nd appellant is set at liberty.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- High Court of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Shadrack Kipkoech Kogo vs. R. Eldoret Criminal Appeal No.253 of 2003
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs. Republic; Katiba Institute & 5 Others (Amicus Curiae) [2021] eKLR (Muruatetu 2)
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