Samuel Michubu v Republic [2018] KEHC 6479 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6479
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6479 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA, D.S. MAJANJA
Holding
Affirming the conviction but setting aside the death sentence, the appellant is sentenced to fifteen (15) years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Samuel Michubu, was charged with robbery with violence, allegedly committed on 10 January 2013, where he and others stole miraa from a watchman's farm. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Whether the evidence proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the conviction was based on mistaken identity.
Reasoning
The court affirmed the conviction based on the testimony of PW1 and PW2, which established a robbery took place. The court found the evidence sufficient to recognize the appellant as one of the assailants.
Outcome
Affirmation of conviction, setting aside death sentence, and sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
Orders
- Affirmation of conviction
- Setting aside death sentence
- Sentence of 15 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 (8)
- Okeno v Republic [1972] EA 32
- 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
- Abdalla Bin Wendo & Another v R [1953] 20 EACA166
- Wamunga v Republic [1989] KLR 42
- Maitanyi v Republic [1986] KLR 198
- Anjononi & Others v Republic [1980] KLR 59
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