Chepus v Republic (Criminal Appeal 135 of 2018) [2023] KECA 129 (KLR) (10 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 129
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst appealCoramF. Ochieng, L. Achode, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the sentence is upheld.
Facts
On April 1, 2014, the appellant, Boniface Cheren Chepus, allegedly murdered Thomas Lokipuna at Amon village in West Pokot County.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for murder is supported by the evidence
- Whether the sentence of 30 years imprisonment is excessive
Reasoning
The court found the evidence and the law correctly applied by the trial court, and the sentence is not manifestly excessive.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Shantilal M. Ruwala v. R (1957) EA 570
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru v. Republic (2000) Cr App No. 188
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