Peter Kiaka Kawisya v Republic [2013] KECA 44 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 44
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 44 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of the High Court of Kenya at MachakosCoramD.K. MARAGA, W. OUKO, J. MOHAMMED
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is reduced to eight (8) years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Kiaka Kawisya, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment. He appealed the sentence, arguing he was remorseful and that the probation officer's report was false.
Issues
- The appropriateness of the sentence given the appellant's state of drunkenness and the loss of life
- The appellant's remorse and the accuracy of the probation officer's report
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's state of drunkenness, his status as a first offender, and the loss of life. Despite these factors, the court found the sentence harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
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