EWN v Republic [2020] KECA 742 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 742
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 742 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's original jurisdictionCoramW. OUKO, F. SICHALE, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The death sentence is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, EWN, was charged with murder of TWN. The prosecution alleged that EWN murdered TWN between September and October 2014. EWN was convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- whether there was sufficient evidence to establish the appellant's guilt
- whether the trial court erred in law and fact
- whether the death sentence was appropriate
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's actions were inhuman, heinous, and callous, leading to the child's death. The trial court's findings were supported by the evidence and the appellant's remorse and rehabilitation efforts were considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v Republic [1972] EA 32
- David Njuguna Wairimu v Republic [2010] eKLR
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic (2015)
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