Francis Mutuku Musyoka v Republic [2018] KEHC 6232 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6232
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6232 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violenceCoramR. E. ABURILI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed for non-attendance to prosecute. The appellant is ordered to be traced, arrested, and detained to continue serving the sentence.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death for robbery with violence in Siaya Law Court, and filed an appeal but did not attend to prosecute it.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's appeal should be dismissed due to non-attendance to prosecute.
- Whether the sentence of death should be upheld or modified.
Reasoning
The appellant filed the appeal but did not attend to prosecute it, and as he is not here to do so, the court finds it prudent to dismiss the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to be traced, arrested, and detained to continue serving the sentence of death imposed by the Trial Magistrate.
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