JOSEPH OKOTO OLOO & 4 others v REPUBLIC [2010] KECA 457 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 457
- Citation
- [2010] KECA 457 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of deathCoramD.K.S. Aganyanya
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence of death are set aside, and a retrial is ordered at the High Court at Kisii without the aid of assessors.
Facts
Seven individuals were charged with murder for the killing of Joseph Abich Odhuno on 30th November/1st December, 2003. William Otieno Jaoko and Paul Okeyo Opiyo died during the trial. The remaining five were convicted and sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Musinga.
Issues
- Validity of the trial conducted by Mr. Justice Musinga
- Abuse of power by Mr. Justice Musinga in convicting the appellants without assessing the evidence and considering the assessors' verdict
Reasoning
The trial was not conducted according to the law, and the evidence was not properly assessed. The nature of the charge and the available evidence suggest that a retrial would better serve justice.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside, retrial ordered
Orders
- Order for retrial at the High Court at Kisii without the aid of assessors
- Remand the appellants in custody pending retrial
Remedies
- Re-trial of the appellants
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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