Republic v Wambua Kimeu [2021] KEHC 3881 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3881
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3881 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramD. K. Kemei –J
Holding
The court finds the mandatory death sentence unconstitutional and sentences the accused to life imprisonment.
Facts
The accused, Wambua Kimeu, was convicted of murdering Mbithi Muli on September 9, 2014, at Ngaatini Village, Mbaani sub-location, Mwala sub-County, Machakos County.
Issues
- Whether the mandatory death sentence should be imposed
- The appropriateness of a non-custodial sentence given the circumstances
Reasoning
The court considers the mandatory death penalty unconstitutional and aligns with the Supreme Court's decision in Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Anor V R (2017) eKLR.
Outcome
Life imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court decision in Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Anor V R (2017) eKLR
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Anor V R (2017) eKLR
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