Kago v Republic (Criminal Appeal 101 of 2019) [2022] KECA 647 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 647
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramD. K. MUSINGA, F. SICHALE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the death sentence is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Edward Waithiru Kago, was charged with murder of Peter Kamau Waithiru on February 14, 2014. The prosecution presented evidence of the appellant's presence at the scene, his actions, and his threats.
Issues
- the sufficiency of identification evidence
- the adequacy of the prosecution's evidence
- the appropriateness of the death sentence
Reasoning
The court found no merit in the appellant's claims regarding the sufficiency of identification evidence and the adequacy of the prosecution's evidence. The court also found no reason to interfere with the death sentence given the appellant's lack of remorse and the nature of the crime.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, death sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & 2 Others v Republic (2014) eKLR
- Okeno v Republic (1972) EA 32
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