Bakarirashid Alias Beka v Republic [2014] KEHC 3707 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3707
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3707 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramM. Odero, M. Muyi
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld. The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is declared lawful and constitutional.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, and the prosecution alleged that he and others robbed Rose Mutheni of Kshs. 680,000 and a Vodafone mobile phone on August 20, 2009. The appellant denied involvement.
Issues
- Whether the incident described amounted to robbery with violence as defined by section 296(2) of the Penal Code.
- The constitutionality of the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the robbery with violence beyond a reasonable doubt. The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is lawful and constitutional.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction and sentence confirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- GODFREY NGOTHO MUTISO VS. REPUBLIC
- MWENDWA KILONZO & ANOTHER VS. REPUBLIC
- JOSEPH NJUGUNA & 2 OTHERS VS. REPUBLIC
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