Elias Chepkieg Kipkemboi v Republic [2018] KECA 797 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 797
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 797 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The conviction for murder is quashed, and a conviction for manslaughter is entered with a sentence of 7 years imprisonment
Facts
The appellant, a primary school teacher, was convicted of murdering his son, Timothy Kibet Kipkemoi, on 31st May, 2014. The deceased was found with injuries on the head, and the appellant claimed self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's claim of self-defense was valid
- Whether the sentence of death should be upheld or reduced
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's claim of self-defense was not supported by the evidence, and the force used was excessive. The court also considered the appellant's background and the impact of the crime on him.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction for murder quashed, conviction for manslaughter entered
Orders
- Conviction for murder quashed
- Conviction for manslaughter entered
Remedies
- Sentence of 7 years imprisonment for manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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