Three Kenyans Sentenced to Death for Stealing Sh3,300 from Taxi Driver
A Kerugoya court has sentenced to death three suspects accused of robbing a taxi driver of Sh3,300.
The three; Josphat Njoroge, Hilda Njau and Mikeson Mutinda were found guilty of robbery with violence.
They were charged that on October 5th, 2016 at Kabendoso area in the outskirts of Kerugoya town, while armed with crude weapons, they robbed Ibrahim Mwangi of Sh3,300.
In the second count, the suspects were charged with attempting to rob Mwangi of his motor vehicle, a Toyota Fielder worth Sh900,000, while armed with knives and using actual violence on him.
Mwangi narrated to the court how Njoroge and Hilda approached him at the taxi parking in Kerugoya town seeking to be driven to Kabendoso area to purportedly view a parcel of land that was on sale.
A few meters from the said land, the two asked him to stop as they had seen the owner of the parcel.
“But on stopping two other men boarded the vehicle after which I immediately developed a hunch that I was in serious trouble,’’ Mwangi testified.
He recalled how Njoroge and Mutinda grabbed him before strangling him using a rope as Njau pointed him with a knife.
He also said Njoroge and Mutinda tried to push him from the steering wheel with the rope tied around his neck.
“Luckily an oncoming tractor driver sensed trouble and blocked the road as I screamed for help at the top of my voice,” he said.
This attracted the attention of members of the public, who arrested the suspects. Police officers arrived on time and saved the suspects from being lynched.
In his ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Eric Wambo says: “Since you have declined to show an iota of remorse even after being accorded the opportunity, I hereby sentence you to death as prescribed by the law and accord you 14 days within which to appeal."
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Rubbish!!!😂😂😂
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Rubbish!!!😂😂😂
Stupid magistrate, 3,000?!…
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Stupid magistrate, 3,000?! People are stealing billions and walking away, piga hizi shenzi viboko and lock up for a few years. Death doesn’t do it with people stealing billions. How come ruto is still alive?
@Ken motley, did you read…
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In reply to Stupid magistrate, 3,000?!… by Ken motley (not verified)
@Ken motley, did you read the story? They could have killed the victim.
This cheap propaganda of…
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In reply to Stupid magistrate, 3,000?!… by Ken motley (not verified)
This cheap propaganda of maligning someone as a thief just because of their hard work, upright means of doubling investment and generosity is getting into a new low.If you know where, when and how much Ruto has stole please take it a court of law as a private citizen.
@ Ken Motley, but the judge…
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@ Ken Motley, but the judge is applying the law.For once this could be the judge who is doing the right thing.Those other corrupt ones are not the ones applying the law.
It's more than stealing the 3000 shilings,there was deliberate intent to kill, and it was foiled...serious stiff.
Then William Ruto should…
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In reply to @ Ken Motley, but the judge… by Maxley (not verified)
Then William Ruto should have been Executed long Time ago. Right?
@guest 1,sure if there is…
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In reply to Then William Ruto should… by GUEST1 (not verified)
@guest 1,sure if there is evidence that he robbed with violence and you have credible witnesses to testify without fear of retribution...
Really?
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Really?
Marley is correct. Robbery…
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Marley is correct. Robbery with violence attracts Death by Hanging in Kenya. I applaud the judge for applying the correct penalty for the crime. The value of stolen items is immaterial and irrelevant. Billions stolen by politicians is a separate matter.
@ Mumbi.Certain by killing…
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In reply to Marley is correct. Robbery… by Mumbi (not verified)
@ Mumbi.Certain by killing them, you ensure that they will not commit any crime let alone same one.But most important we hope that it is a deterrent to at least one crook how values his or her life.
Robbery with violence as…
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Robbery with violence as described here is much more serious than economic crimes. An innocent hard working Kenyan was just about to get killed. I agree with you @Maxley, this might be the only judge in Kenya who is doing his job properly according to the law. Sad that most of those commenting here cannot see beyond the 3000 bob. Others have this bad habit of reading only the headline and start commenting.
Section 296 (2) of the penal…
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Section 296 (2) of the penal code is very clear on the punishment for robbery with violence:
"If the offender [person who commits the felony of robbery] is armed with any dangerous or offensive weapon or instrument, or is in company with one or more other person or persons, or if, at or immediately before or immediately after the time of the robbery, he wounds, beats, strikes or uses any other personal violence to any person, he shall be sentenced to death"
There are no ways about it
hapo kutakuwa na revenge in…
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hapo kutakuwa na revenge in normal ways ie..the two families..how about settle it out of court. people reform makossa imetendeka...though 3k for life...
Kidero should also be taken…
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Kidero should also be taken to Judge Eric Wambo's court for sentencing. He may as well get the death sentence.
Kidero, Ruto and the like do…
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Kidero, Ruto and the like do not stealing with violence.
Though it sounds outrageous…
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Though it sounds outrageous to Kenyans who see massive theft by elites everyday, the law provides for the death penalty for robbery with violence. What Kenya should do now to bring fitting punishment to all looters is to pass death penalty for grand corruption.
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