Robert Muchungim’naituli & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 3474 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3474
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3474 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. S. MAJANJA, A. MABEYA
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, and the sentence is reduced to 5 years' imprisonment without hard labour, to run concurrently.
Facts
The appellants were charged with robbery with violence, and convicted and sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment. The prosecution alleged that the appellants robbed two women of their belongings and assaulted them.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of 5 years' imprisonment with hard labour was appropriate
Reasoning
The court affirmed the conviction as the prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence was reduced due to the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence being unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, with the record of conviction amended.
Orders
- Amendment of the record of conviction to reflect conviction on Count I and Count II of robbery with violence contrary to section 296 of the Penal Code and each sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment to run concurrently
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruateru& Another v Republic
- William OkunguKittiny v Republic
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