David Gichuru M’arithi v Republic (Petition 177 of 2018) [2019] KEHC 3091 (KLR) (31 October 2019) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3091
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3091 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and death sentence for robbery with violence and rapeCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The death sentence is affirmed
Facts
The applicant was convicted of robbery with violence and rape in 2013 and sentenced to death. He appealed to the Court of Appeal, which dismissed the appeal. The applicant then applied to this court to have the death sentence set aside and to be re-sentenced.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence for robbery with violence and rape is appropriate
- Whether the applicant's mitigating factors should be considered in a re-sentencing
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant's actions were violent and humiliating, and that the death sentence was appropriate given the mandatory nature of the sentence. The court dismissed the application to set aside the sentence.
Outcome
The death sentence is affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Judiciary Sentencing Policy Guidelines 2016
Cases cited (3)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another –vs- Republic [2017] eKLR
- William Okungu Kittiny vs. Republic [2018] eKLR
- The Sentencing Policy Guidelines, 2016
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