Republic v Thomas Kipkemoi Kipkorir & 2 others [2016] KEHC 4025 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4025
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4025 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramS. N. Mutuku
Holding
The court sentences each accused to death, finding no discretion due to the mandatory nature of the death penalty under section 204 of the Penal Code.
Facts
On 30th March 2012, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd accused persons jointly murdered Nicholas Ochieng Odongo at Kwitu Classical Bar in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons have waived their right to mitigation
- Whether the court has discretion to sentence the accused to death
Reasoning
Mitigation is a right for accused persons in capital offences, but the court's discretion is limited by the mandatory death penalty under section 204 of the Penal Code.
Outcome
Death sentences for each accused
Orders
- Orders to issue accordingly
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Godfrey Ngotho Mutiso v R [2010] eKLR
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