David Okoth v Republic [2019] KEHC 4599 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4599
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 4599 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
Appeal allowed on sentence, death sentence set aside and replaced with a sentence of seven (7) years imprisonment.
Facts
On 29th August, 2013, Issa Ahmed Abdille was robbed of his phone, cash, and other items at Likoni ferry terminus by David Okoth and others.
Issues
- conviction on unproved charge
- unconstitutionality of death sentence
- duplicity of charges
Reasoning
The court found the death sentence unconstitutional due to mandatory nature, but upheld the conviction. The court noted the gravity of the offense and the lack of serious injuries.
Outcome
Appeal allowed on sentence, death sentence set aside and replaced with a sentence of seven (7) years imprisonment.
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Sentence of seven (7) years imprisonment substituted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (4)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs. Republic [2017] eKLR
- Joseph Njuguna Mwaura & 2 others -v- Republic [2013] eKLR
- Mwaniki -v- Republic [2001] eKLR
- Paul Katana Njuguna -vs- Republic [2016] eKLR
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