Freda Kanui Musa alias Frida Karugu v Republic [2015] KECA 938 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 938
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 938 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a life imprisonment sentence. The conviction for murder is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Frida Kanui, was charged with murder for stabbing Mercy Kagwira on December 25, 2008. Mercy's child brought clothes to her, and Frida Kanui stabbed Mercy as they quarreled over the house.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence should be upheld or set aside
- Whether the appellant became pregnant while in custody and if this affects the legality of the death sentence
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant became pregnant twice while in custody, which is illegal under the Penal Code. The court also found that the evidence did not support the conviction.
Outcome
The death sentence is set aside and a life imprisonment sentence is substituted.
Orders
- The death sentence is set aside and a life imprisonment sentence is substituted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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