A Nairobi man has been sentenced to death by a Kibera court after being convicted of violently robbing two residents of mobile phones and cash during separate incidents in Kawangware. The ruling underscores Kenya’s strict penalties for robbery with violence under the Penal Cod
Highlights:
- The convict was found guilty of two counts of robbery with violence.
- The crimes occurred in Kawangware on November 3, 2024, at around 11 pm.
- He stole mobile phones worth Ksh39,000 and cash while threatening his victims.
- Sentencing took place at the Kibera Law Courts.
- The Office of the DPP confirmed the conviction and penalty.
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On the night of November 3, 2024, at around 11 pm, two Kawangware residents were violently attacked in separate incidents. The first victim was robbed of a Tecno mobile phone valued at Ksh24,000, while the second was accosted shortly afterward and lost a Ksh15,000 phone, along with cash, under threats of violence.
After reviewing evidence and testimonies, the Kibera Law Courts found the accused guilty on both counts of robbery with violence—a capital offence under Kenyan law. The man was handed the death sentence, a mandatory penalty for this charge, though executions are rarely carried out in practice.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) confirmed the conviction via public channels, noting that the case sends a strong message about the consequences of violent crime. Prosecutors emphasized that the convict had intentionally targeted vulnerable residents at night, demonstrating premeditated criminal intent.
As courts clamp down on violent offenders, the message is clear: in Kenya, violent crime comes with the highest price.
