Silas Mbogo v Republic [2021] KEHC 2708 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2708
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2708 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the Senior Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramEdward M. Muriithi
Holding
The appeal on conviction is declined and the finding of the lower court on conviction is upheld. The appeal on sentence is dismissed and the finding of the lower court on sentence is upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, but the prosecution withdrew the charges against the second accused. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death for the first count.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved their case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether there is reason to disturb the sentence of the trial court.
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence of death is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is at liberty to file a petition on the constitutional validity of the mandatory death penalty for cases of 'Robbery with Violence contrary to Section 296 (2) of the Penal Code' before the High Court and [thereafter] escalated to the Court of Appeal, if necessary.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Muruatetu Directions of 6th July 2021
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