Maghanga & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E043 & E044 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2025] KECA 2237 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2237
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2237 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violenceCoramA.K. MURGOR, P. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeals are dismissed in their entirety. The sentence imposed by the High Court is found to be illegal and is reinstated.
Facts
Maghanga and Kirigha were charged with robbery with violence. They were involved in a robbery with PW1, a driver, on the night of 24th February 2017. The robbers demanded money and assaulted PW1, robbing him of Kshs. 38,000 and other items.
Issues
- Severity of sentence
- Applicability of mandatory death penalty for robbery with violence
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal finds no merit in the appeals and reinstates the sentence as imposed by the trial court. The mandatory death penalty for robbery with violence is upheld.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- MGK v Republic
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