Kennedy Ochieng Ongindo v Republic [2019] KECA 119 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 119
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 119 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, K. M’INOTI, J. O. ODEK
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence of death is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment with effect from the date of his arrest.
Facts
The appellant, Kennedy Ochieng Ongindo, was charged with the murder of his wife, Milda Achieng, who died after being beaten by the appellant. The appellant claimed self-defense but had no witnesses to support his claim.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's self-defense claim was credible
- Whether the sentence of death was constitutional
Reasoning
The court found discrepancies in the appellant's account and his conduct after the incident. The mandatory death sentence for murder is unconstitutional.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, sentence of death set aside, substituted with a 30-year imprisonment sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Karioko Muruatetu & Another v. Republic, [2015] eKLR
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