John Otieno Oloo v Republic [2018] KEHC 677 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 677
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 677 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2018
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TypeResentencingPosturePetitioner seeks resentencing of death sentence for robbery with violenceCoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding
The court re-sentences the petitioner to an imprisonment term of 15 years from the date of initial conviction
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence in 2005 and sentenced to death. He appealed to the Court of Appeal, which upheld the conviction and sentence. The petitioner then petitioned for resentencing in 2018.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is unconstitutional
- What sentence to impose after resentencing
Reasoning
The Supreme Court declared the mandatory death sentence unconstitutional. The court considered mitigating factors such as the petitioner's age, first offender status, and remorsefulness. The court also took into account the petitioner's time in custody and the use of firearms.
Outcome
Resentencing to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (5)
- Francis Karioki Muruatetu & Another v Republic & 5 Others [2016] eKLR
- William Okungu Kittiny v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 56 of 2013 [2018] eKLR
- Michael Kathewa Laichena & another v Republic [2018] eKLR
- Wycliffe Wangusi Mafura v Republic ELD CA Criminal Appeal No. 22 of 2016 [2018] eKLR
- Paul Ouma Otieno alias Collera and Another v Republic KSM CA Criminal Appeal No. 616 of 2010 [2018] eKLR
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