Mwangi v Republic [1985] KEHC 79 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 79
- Citation
- [1985] KEHC 79 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from convictions and sentences for robbery and rapeCoramCockar J, Torgbor J
Holding
The appeal of the 1st appellant is successful, and his convictions on counts 2, 6, and 9 are quashed. The 2nd appellant's appeal is unsuccessful. Sentences are reduced for both appellants.
Facts
Two appellants were convicted of robbery with violence and rape, and the 3rd accused was acquitted. The victims reported being robbed and raped by a gang of armed men on May 21 and 25, 1984.
Issues
- Convictions and sentences for the 1st appellant
- Convictions and sentences for the 2nd appellant
- Sentencing of the 1st appellant
- Sentencing of the 2nd appellant
Reasoning
The court found the 1st appellant's conviction for rape and robbery to be sound, but the 2nd appellant's identification was prejudiced, leading to a quashing of his convictions. Sentences are reduced for both.
Outcome
Appeal successful for the 1st appellant, unsuccessful for the 2nd appellant
Orders
- Convictions on counts 2, 6, and 9 of the 1st appellant are quashed
- Sentences on counts 2, 6, and 9 of the 1st appellant are set aside
- Sentences on count 1 of the 1st appellant are reduced to 7 years imprisonment and 6 strokes
- Sentences on counts 1, 2, and 9 of the 2nd appellant are reduced to 7 years imprisonment and 6 strokes
- Sentences on count 5 of the 2nd appellant are reduced to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour
- Sentences are concurrent for all prison sentences
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Police Supervision Order
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