Ewoi Ebenyo v Republic [2019] KECA 507 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 507
- Citation
- [2019] KECA 507 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramE. M. Githinji, Hannah Okwengu, J. Mohammed
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The appeal against sentence is allowed, and the sentence of 15 years imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a sentence of 5 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Ewoi Ebenyo, stabbed Elim Kapua, alias Lour, to death at Kakuma Refugee Camp on April 14, 2016. The appellant claimed self-defense, but the High Court found that he acted in the heat of passion and did not act in self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in finding the appellant acted in the heat of passion.
- Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment was manifestly excessive.
Reasoning
The High Court's finding that the appellant acted in the heat of passion was upheld. However, the court found the sentence excessive and reduced it.
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed.
Orders
- Sentence of 15 years imprisonment set aside
- Substituted sentence of 5 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kenyatta and Murungi Act
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