Muriuki Ngure Munyi alias Karaya & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 1700 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1700
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1700 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals against Conviction and SentenceCoramJ. M. KHAMONI, H. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The convictions are quashed and set aside, and the sentences are altered. Each Appellant is found guilty of robbery contrary to Section 296(2) of the Penal Code and sentenced to death.
Facts
Three accused persons were charged with robbery with violence. They were convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment plus ten strokes of the cane.
Issues
- Conviction under Section 296(1) of the Penal Code
- Nature of the sentence
- Attorney General's failure to cross-appeal
Reasoning
The convictions under Section 296(1) were found unlawful due to a discrepancy in the amount of money taken, and the Attorney General did not cross-appeal. The court has the authority to make the necessary orders under Section 65(2) of the Constitution.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed, convictions and sentences quashed, and new findings and sentences made.
Orders
- Quash and set aside convictions under Section 296(1) of the Penal Code
- Convict each Appellant under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Sentence each Appellant to death
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
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