David Mutua Matuva v Republic [2020] KEHC 1891 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1891
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1891 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramE. N. MAINA, MARY KASANGO
Holding
The appeal is dismissed against conviction, and the sentence of death is set aside and replaced with a sentence of 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence, and the complainant testified that the appellant attacked him after the appellant demanded change for Kshs. 500.
Issues
- whether the conviction was based on insufficient evidence
- whether the trial court erred in law by not giving the appellant a fair trial
Reasoning
The court finds no merit in the appeal against conviction, and the sentence is set aside as mandatory death sentences are unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed against conviction, sentence of death set aside
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic [2017] eKLR
- Bukenya & others v Uganda [1972] EA 549
- John Irungu v Republic [2016] eKLR
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