Khanga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E087 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18609 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)

Khanga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E087 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18609 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)

The prosecution proved all elements of robbery with violence beyond reasonable doubt, including theft, violence, plurality of offenders, and positive identification. However, the death sentence was excessive and disproportionate in the current constitutional context; a custodial sentence of 20 years on each count, to run concurrently, is appropriate.

Citation
[2025] KEHC 18609 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Isaac Khanga; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
17 December 2025
Case Number
Criminal Appeal E087 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on First Appeal
Outcome
conviction affirmed, sentence varied
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Sentencing, Identification Evidence, Appeals
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Sentencing Identification Evidence Appeals

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Parties

Isaac Khanga

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on First Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for robbery with violence was supported by evidence beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved all elements of robbery with violence beyond reasonable doubt, including theft, violence, plurality of offenders, and positive identification. However, the death sentence was excessive and disproportionate in the current constitutional context; a custodial sentence of 20 years on each count, to run concurrently, is appropriate.

Court Disposition

conviction affirmed, sentence varied

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed; conviction affirmed on both counts.
  • Death sentences on both counts set aside and substituted with 20 years' imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently from 6th November 2024.