Sikuku v Republic (Criminal Appeal 114 of 2014) [2023] KECA 149 (KLR) (17 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 149
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KitaleCoramH.K.Chemitei, F. Ochieng, L. Achode, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal on conviction is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside in favor of a 25-year prison sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Patrick Wanjala Sikuku, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Michael Juma Wasike on 28th October, 2012. The prosecution's case was based on the testimony of four witnesses, including Gladys Nekesa and Johana Juma.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for murder should be upheld
- Whether the death sentence should be upheld or replaced with 25 years imprisonment
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was a youthful first offender and that the sentence of 25 years imprisonment is sufficient punishment.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside.
Orders
- The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 25-year prison sentence.
- The appellant is remanded in custody throughout the trial.
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