Peter Njoroge Kamau v Republic [2018] KEHC 3774 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3774
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3774 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2018
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TypePetition for retrial and reconsideration of sentencePostureRespondent's opposition to Petitioner's petitions for retrial and reconsideration of sentenceCoramHEDWIG I. ONG’UDI
Holding
There is no new and compelling evidence for a retrial, and the death penalty for robbery with violence is constitutional.
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. He appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal but was unsuccessful. He filed two petitions seeking retrial and reconsideration of his sentence.
Issues
- Whether new and compelling evidence exists to warrant a retrial
- Whether the death penalty for robbery with violence is constitutional
Reasoning
The court found no new and compelling evidence to warrant a retrial, and the death penalty for robbery with violence is constitutional as per the Supreme Court's decision.
Outcome
The first petition for retrial is dismissed, and the second petition for reconsideration of sentence is held in abeyance until the Rules and Guidelines for re-sentencing are published.
Orders
- First petition for retrial dismissed
- Second petition for reconsideration of sentence held in abeyance
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court Act
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu v Republic (2015)
- Williano Okungu Kittiy v Republic (2018)
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