Sabastian Okwero Mrefu v Republic [2014] KEHC 2227 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2227
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2227 (KLR)
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TypePetition for Review of Death SentencePosturePetitioner seeks to have death sentence set aside or reviewedCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
Death sentence set aside and replaced with a term of imprisonment equivalent to the time served
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The incident occurred on December 7, 2003, at Lubao market. The petitioner was found with keys of the stolen lorry.
Issues
- Right to mitigation before sentencing
- Arbitrariness and proportionality of death sentence
Reasoning
Death sentence is arbitrary and disproportionate, and the court can review the sentence based on the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Petition allowed, death sentence set aside
Orders
- Death sentence replaced with a term of imprisonment equivalent to the time served
Remedies
- Petitioner set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- JOSEPH YUSUF MIMO V REPUBLIC
- EVANSON MUIRURI GICHANE V REPUBLIC
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