Khakali v Republic (Criminal Appeal 26 of 2021) [2023] KECA 556 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 556
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 556 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court at NairobiCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, G. W. NGENYE-MACHARIA, WELDON KORIR
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the sentence of 20 years imprisonment is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment to commence from the date of arrest.
Facts
The appellant, Khakali, was charged with murder of Rose Makhungu on September 8, 2013. The prosecution alleged that the appellant beat and stabbed the deceased, leading to her death.
Issues
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was lawful and appropriate.
- Whether the appellant's sentence should be reduced due to the circumstances of the case and the need for clemency.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be excessive and a crime of passion. The appellant pleaded remorse and expressed willingness to care for his young children. The court balanced the circumstances and mitigating factors to reduce the sentence.
Outcome
The appellant's sentence is reduced from 20 years to 10 years imprisonment.
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