Jane Wanjiku Muriuki v Republic [2019] KEHC 2839 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2839
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2839 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal PetitionPostureRespondent's Motion for Re-SentencingCoramL.W. GITARI
Holding
The death penalty is set aside, and the petitioner is sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, already served in custody.
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. She appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal, but the Supreme Court declared the mandatory death sentence unconstitutional.
Issues
- Constitutionality of mandatory death sentence
- Sentencing re-hearing for death row inmates
Reasoning
The court considered the petitioner's remorse, rehabilitation efforts, and the lack of aggravating factors in the crime. The sentence was reduced to 12 years to reflect the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Sentencing re-hearing for death row inmates
- Sentencing re-hearing for the petitioner
Remedies
- Sentencing re-hearing for death row inmates
- Sentencing re-hearing for the petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (6)
- Francis Kioko Muruatetu & Another v. Republic (2017) eKLR
- Michael Kalewa v. Republic (2018) eKLR
- Benjamin Kemboi Kipkone v. Republic (2018) eKLR
- Paul Ouma Otieno v. Republic (2018) eKLR
- Wycliffe Wangugi Mafura v. Republic (2018) eKLR
- Benson Ochieng & France Kibe v. Republic (2018) eKLR
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