M'Ituru v Republic (Criminal Appeal 100 of 2017) [2023] KECA 1604 (KLR) (10 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1604
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 1604 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, L. KIMARU
Holding
We dismiss the appeal against conviction but allow the appeal against sentence. The sentence of death is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with murder for stabbing Jacob Meme Itirikia on June 14, 2007. The prosecution called eight witnesses, while the appellant did not call any witnesses. The deceased's neighbors and a police officer testified about the incident.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence for murder
- Mandatory death penalty for murder
Reasoning
The conviction is upheld, but the mandatory death penalty is unconstitutional. The appellant's mitigating circumstances and the gravity of the offense are considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed against conviction, but sentence reduced to 20 years imprisonment
Orders
- Sentence of death set aside
- Sentence of 20 years imprisonment substituted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court decision in Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another vs Republic [2017] eKLR
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