Chiteri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 139 of 2016) [2022] KECA 475 (KLR) (11 March 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 475
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 475 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in a murder caseCoramP. O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, T. TUIYOTT
Holding
The conviction is upheld, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The deceased, Olunga, died on April 15, 2018. The appellant, Chiteri, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that Chiteri and Zacharia Chiteri attacked Olunga, who was armed, and Chiteri was subsequently killed.
Issues
- Prosecution evidence was full of contradictions and inconsistencies
- Appellant's sentence was harsh and manifestly excessive
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution evidence to be credible and the appellant's defense unconvincing. The sentence was set aside as it was found to be harsh and excessive.
Outcome
Appeal successful in reducing sentence from death to 30 years imprisonment
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Sentenced to 30 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) E.A. 32
- Brown and Isaac v. The State (2003) UKPC 10
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & another v. Republic (2017) eKLR
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