Paul Kimathi M’itonga v Republic [2020] KEHC 3535 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3535
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3535 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 August 2020
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TypeSentence RescissionPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is unconstitutional as it denies the court its discretion in sentencing.
Facts
The petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. He appealed but the appeals were dismissed. The victim was fatally wounded during the robbery.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is unconstitutional
- Whether the Supreme Court's principles on sentencing should be applied to the case
Reasoning
The court follows the Supreme Court's judgment in Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic [2017] Eklr, which held that the mandatory death sentence is unconstitutional and sets out the principles that should guide sentencing.
Outcome
The death sentence is rescinded and the case is remanded for resentencing.
Orders
- Resentence the petitioner considering the facts, mitigation, and the principles set out by the Supreme Court
Remedies
- Resentencing the petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court Act
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v Republic [2017] Eklr
- William Okungu Kittiny vs. Republic [2018] eKLR
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