Andrew Mungathia v Republic [2018] KEHC 6353 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6353
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6353 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, and the mandatory death sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment.
Facts
On December 20, 2012, the appellant Andrew Mungathia was accused of robbing Silas Mukaria of a goat valued at Kshs. 3000 and using personal violence during the robbery.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the offence of robbery with violence beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is constitutional.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the offence of robbery with violence beyond reasonable doubt. The Supreme Court declared the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence unconstitutional.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The conviction is affirmed.
- The mandatory death sentence is set aside.
- The appellant is sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Francis Karioko Muruateru & Another v Republic SCK Pet. No. 15 OF 2015 [2017] eKLR
- William Okungu Kittiny v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 56 of 2013 [2018]eKLR
Cases cited (3)
- Dima Denge Dima & Others v Republic NRB CA Criminal Appeal No. 300 of 2007 [2013]eKLR
- Oluoch v Republic [1985] KLR 549
- Ganzi & 2 Others v Republic [2005] 1 KLR 52
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