Obiri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 95 of 2017) [2023] KECA 341 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 341
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 341 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramP. O. KIAGE, F. TUIYOTT, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The court finds the appellant guilty as charged and sets aside the death sentence, ordering a full resentencing hearing in the High Court at Kisii.
Facts
The appellant was charged with murder for the death of Carolyne Moraa Moseti on August 2, 2014. The prosecution's witnesses testified that the appellant was seen with the deceased on the day of the incident and that he was later found at the scene of the crime.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt so as to warrant a conviction and a death sentence against the appellant.
- Whether the sentence meted against the appellant is unconstitutional.
Reasoning
The court finds the evidence sufficient to convict the appellant, but notes that the death sentence was improper given the appellant's statement of 'I killed but not intentional' and the lack of mitigating factors at the trial.
Outcome
Appeal on conviction dismissed, appeal on sentence successful.
Orders
- Remand the case to the High Court at Kisii for a full resentencing hearing.
- Set aside the death sentence.
Remedies
- Full resentencing hearing in the High Court at Kisii.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- Rex vs Kipkering Arap Koske & Anor
- Simon Musoke vs Republic
- John Chebii Sawe vs Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu (Supra)
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