Mohamed Juma Mwandilo v Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] KEHC 11980 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11980
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 11980 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramE. K. O. OGOLA
Holding
The death sentence is set aside, and the Petitioner is jailed to the term already served with immediate release.
Facts
The Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. He appealed to the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Issues
- Validity of death sentence under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Consideration of mitigating factors by appellate courts
Reasoning
The court agrees with the Petitioner that the mandatory nature of the death sentence is unconstitutional and that a court can impose a lesser sentence.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Petitioner jailed to the term already served with immediate release
Remedies
- Immediate release of the Petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Article 25(c) of the Constitution
- Article 50(2) of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another -vs- Republic [2017] eKLR
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