Rajab Maliki Wanjala Kak/1042/2004/LF v Director of Public Prosecution [2015] KEHC 1135 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1135
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1135 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2015
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TypePetition for Review of SentencePosturePetition for Review of Death SentenceCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The Petition is dismissed as the Court of Appeal's decision in Joseph Njuguna Mwaura & 2 others vs Republic [2013] eKLR binds this Court and there can only be one outcome to the Petition.
Facts
The Petitioners were convicted and sentenced to death for robbery with violence under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code. They seek review of their sentence.
Issues
- Constitutionality of the Death Penalty
- Whether the Death penalty is the only sentence for robbery with violence
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that the Death penalty is sanctioned by the Constitution and that the offences of robbery with violence carry the mandatory sentence of death. The Petitioners' request for review of their sentence is dismissed.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Joseph Njuguna Mwaura & 2 others vs Republic [2013] eKLR
- Godfrey Mutiso vs R
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