Mohamed Hamisi v Director of Public Prosecution [2020] KEHC 922 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 922
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 922 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramE. K. OGOLA
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and the Petitioner is jailed for the time he has served, with the result that he is set free and released from prison.
Facts
The Petitioner was convicted and sentenced to death for robbery with violence, but the victim was able to identify him. The Petitioner was in the company of another who was armed with a knife, and the Petitioner used fear and intimidation on the complainant.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence should be set aside and replaced with a prison term
- Whether the sentence of 14 years is adequate and proportionate
Reasoning
The court held that the death sentence was disproportionate given the circumstances and the gravity of the crime, and that a 14-year prison term was an adequate punishment.
Outcome
The death sentence is set aside and the Petitioner is jailed for 14 years.
Orders
- The death sentence is set aside
- The Petitioner is jailed for 14 years
Remedies
- The Petitioner is set free and released from prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court of India decisions
Cases cited (2)
- Thomas Mwambu Wenyi v Republic (2017) eKLR
- Doughlas Muthaura Ntoribi v Republic (2015) Meru High Court Criminal Appeal No.4
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