Siele v Republic (Criminal Appeal 4 of 2015) [2023] KECA 165 (KLR) (17 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 165
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 165 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the conviction and sentence of the High Court at NakuruCoramAnyara., Lord Heward, WK KORIR
Holding
The conviction of murder is set aside and substituted with manslaughter. The sentence of 45 years' imprisonment is set aside and substituted with 21 years' imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Bernard Kipkemoi Siele, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that on August 28, 2009, at Chesirikwa Farm in Molo District, Siele murdered Phillip Kipyegon Cheruiyot. The appellant and the deceased were guests at the deceased's house, and a dispute over drink led to the murder.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of murder
- Substitution of conviction and sentence
Reasoning
The court considers the unflattering pre-sentencing report and the barbaric nature of the murder, but also considers the appellant's intoxication and family responsibilities.
Outcome
Appeal successful on both conviction and sentence.
Orders
- Conviction of murder set aside and substituted with manslaughter
- Sentence of 45 years' imprisonment set aside and substituted with 21 years' imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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