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Otieno alias Monya & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E030 of 2021) [2025] KECA 2271 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KECA 2271 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
2271
Citation
[2025] KECA 2271 (KLR)
Decided
19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramAchode, LK KIMARU
Holding

The death sentence is upheld as sound in law and commensurate with the omissions committed.

Facts

The appellants were charged with robbery with violence, and it was alleged that they robbed three individuals of cash, mobile phones, and caused injuries to their victims.

Issues

  1. Whether the death sentence imposed was harsh and manifestly excessive.
  2. Whether the identification of the second appellant was valid and sufficient.

Reasoning

The court found the death sentence appropriate due to the severe injuries inflicted and the vicious nature of the attack.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appellants' appeals on both conviction and sentence are dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
  • Francis Karioko Muruatetu v. Republic
  • Muruatetu & another v Republic; Katiba Institute & 4 others (Amicus Curiae) (Petition 15 & 16 of 2015)
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