Bruce Ochieng Shaban v Republic [2019] KECA 198 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 198
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 198 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Homa BayCoramASIKE MAKHANDIA, K. M’INOTI, OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
The appeal on conviction is dismissed. The sentence is set aside and substituted with a sentence of ten (10) years' imprisonment effective from the date of conviction and sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Bruce Ochieng Shaban, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that he killed Victor Ogweno Otieno on August 1, 2012, at Konyango Location, Rachuonyo North District, Homa Bay County. The appellant pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's sentence of being held at the pleasure of the President was manifestly harsh and excessive.
- Whether the appellant's conviction should be set aside and substituted with a finding of guilty of infacticide and a discharge under Section 191(1)(a) of the Children Act.
Reasoning
The Court found the sentence to be manifestly harsh and excessive, especially considering the appellant's age and the long period he had been in custody. The Court also noted that the sentence was indefinite and eroded the appellant's dignity.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on sentence, conviction upheld.
Orders
- Sentence set aside and substituted with a sentence of ten (10) years' imprisonment effective from the date of conviction and sentence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Children's Act
Cases cited (3)
- A. W. M v Republic (2009) eKLR
- H.M. v. Republic and another [2017] eKLR
- bugua v. Republic (2008) eKLR
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