Jane Chesigei Sang v Republic [2016] KECA 163 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 163
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 163 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Jane Chesigei Sang, was charged with murder of her son, Collins Kipkoech Sang, on May 19-20, 2007. She pleaded not guilty and the prosecution presented 5 witnesses. The appellant testified she was mentally ill and could not recall the events.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's mental illness at the time of the murder negated her mens rea
- Whether the trial court correctly applied Section 111 of the Evidence Act
Reasoning
The appellant was incapable of forming the necessary mens rea due to her mental illness, which was proven under Section 111 of the Evidence Act. The trial court misapprehended the provisions of Section 111 and arrived at an erroneous conclusion.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction quashed, sentence set aside, appellant set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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