John Kariuki Ndicu v Republic [2020] KEHC 2178 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2178
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2178 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRe-Sentencing PetitionCoramChemitei, Joel Ngugi, Majanja
Holding
The life imprisonment sentence is set aside, and the petitioner is granted a sentence of the period already served.
Facts
In 1997, the petitioner was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for robbery with violence. The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment in 2009. The petitioner seeks re-sentencing due to the Supreme Court's decision on mandatory death penalty for robbery with violence.
Issues
- Whether the life imprisonment sentence should be set aside and an appropriate sentence imposed.
- Whether the petitioner's petition should be allowed despite the lack of trial records.
Reasoning
The court considers the petitioner's long-term imprisonment and the lack of trial records, but upholds the petition, citing sentencing principles and guidelines.
Outcome
Allowing the petition and setting aside the life imprisonment sentence.
Orders
- The petitioner is set at liberty forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (9)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another –Vs- Republic Petition No. 15 of 2015 (2017) eKLR
- William Okungu Kittiny –Vs- Republic Kisumu Criminal Appeal No. 56 of 2013 (2018) eKLR
- Ambani Vs R
- Thomas Mwambu Wenyi Vs Republic (2017) eKLR
- Alister Anthony Pereira Vs State of Mahareshtra
- Benjamin Kemboi Kipkone –Vs- Republic (2018) eKLR
- Paul Ouma Otieno –Vs- Republic (2018) eKLR
- Wycliffe Wangugi Mafura –Vs- Republic Eldoret Criminal Appeal No. 22 of 2016 (2018)
- Benson Ochieng & France Kibe –Vs- R (2018) eKLR
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