Sabastian Okwero Mrefu v Republic [2014] KEHC 2334 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2334
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2334 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2014
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TypePetition for Review of Death SentencePosturePetitioner seeks to have the death sentence set aside and replaced with a lesser sentenceCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a sentence of 8 years imprisonment, the period the petitioner has already served in prison.
Facts
The 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 the keys of the stolen lorry.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence is arbitrary and disproportionate
- Whether the petitioner was denied the opportunity to mitigate before sentencing
Reasoning
The court found the death sentence to be arbitrary and disproportionate, and that the petitioner was not given the opportunity to mitigate. The court substituted the death sentence with a lesser sentence based on the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Petition granted, death sentence set aside
Orders
- Death sentence set aside and replaced with a sentence of 8 years imprisonment
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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