Mukoto v Republic (Criminal Appeal 186 of 2016) [2022] KECA 706 (KLR) (8 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 706
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 706 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 July 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal on sentence onlyCoramP. O. KIAGE, MUMBI NGUGI, F. TUIYOTT
Holding
The appeal is allowed and the sentence is reduced to the period already served
Facts
The appellant, Jackline Liyema Mukoto, killed her 3-year-old daughter, DNM, after an overnight vigil at a church.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 50 years imprisonment is appropriate given the circumstances
- Whether the appellant's remorse and the period spent in custody should be considered in reducing the sentence
Reasoning
The court considers the appellant's remorse and the sad circumstances of the killing, and reduces the sentence from 50 years to the period already served.
Outcome
The appellant is released from custody
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another–vs- Republic [2021] eKLR
- Wanjema -v- Republic (1971) EA 493
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