Paul Nganga Mwaura v Republic [2018] KEHC 8468 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8468
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8468 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJAN, D.S. MAJAN
Holding
The conviction for robbery with violence and rape is affirmed. The sentence for rape is upheld, and the sentence for robbery with violence is set aside and substituted with a 20-year prison term, to run concurrently.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Nganga Mwaura, was charged with robbery with violence and rape. The prosecution alleged that he robbed D K M of his mobile phone and cash, and raped B N K. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of robbery with violence and rape beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of death should be quashed
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the elements of robbery with violence and rape beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's alibi was not credible, and the evidence corroborated the victim's testimony.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Conviction affirmed
- Sentence for rape affirmed
- Sentence for robbery with violence set aside and substituted with 20 years imprisonment
- Sentences run concurrently
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruateru & Another v Republic SCK Pet. No. 15 OF 2015 [2017]eKLR
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