Denis Mainge Sammy v Republic [2019] KEHC 6883 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6883
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 6883 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for robbery with violence and assaultCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The conviction for assault is set aside due to the lack of positive identification. The death sentence is set aside and the appellant is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for robbery with violence and assault causing actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to death for robbery and one year for each assault count.
Issues
- Identification of the appellant
- Possession of stolen property
- Arrest and crime connection
- Disregard of defence
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence did not support a positive identification of the appellant. The assault conviction was therefore unsafe. The death sentence was set aside as the mandatory death penalty was declared unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal successful on assault conviction and sentence, unsuccessful on robbery conviction and sentence.
Orders
- Conviction for assault on counts II and III set aside
- Sentence of death set aside
- Sentenced to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
- Maitanyi v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic Petition 15 & 16 of 2015
- William Okungu Kittiny v Republic
- Macharia v Republic
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