Melvin Owino Onyango v Republic [2019] KEHC 692 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 692
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 692 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The conviction is safe and the sentence lawful
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. The prosecution alleged that the appellant robbed Elizabeth Bior Aboi of cash, cushions, wedding dresses, and other items, and threatened her with violence.
Issues
- Conviction on erroneous evidence of identification
- Prosecution failure to call material witnesses
- Dismissal of defence
- Inappropriate sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved their case and the sentence was lawful. The appellant's grounds of appeal were dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Remand for re-hearing on sentence only
- Proposals for eliminating death penalties and defining life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs. Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic
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