Mwasigwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 2 of 2020) [2022] KECA 422 (KLR) (4 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 422
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 422 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 March 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramJ. Kamau, P. Nyamweya, J. Lessit
Holding
The Appellant's conviction for murder is upheld, but the sentence of death is set aside and replaced with a 35-year imprisonment.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of the murder of Paul Righa Mwakoshi on 21st May 2015. The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including post-mortem reports, testimonies of witnesses, and the Appellant's admission.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to sustain the Appellant's conviction.
- Whether the mandatory death sentence under the Penal Code is still applicable in light of recent legal changes.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to exclude co-existing circumstances that would weaken the inference of guilt. The mandatory death sentence is no longer applicable due to recent legal changes.
Outcome
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is reduced.
Orders
- Allow the appeal against the sentence of death.
- Substitute the sentence of death with a 35-year imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court of Kenya judgment in Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic (2016) eKLR
Cases cited (2)
- R vs Kipkering Arap Koske [1949] 16 EACA 135
- Sawe vs Rep [2003] KLR 364
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