Lusiti v Republic (Criminal Appeal 310 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1123 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1123
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1123 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 August 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramJ.K. Sergon, HM Okwengu, H. A. Omondi, JM Ngugi
Holding
The conviction for murder is upheld, but the death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 30-year imprisonment sentence
Facts
The appellant, Paul Kivisi Lusiti, was charged with and convicted of murder of Julius Muchoki. The evidence showed that the appellant arrived at Malakisi Police Station on the night of 9th October 1996, insulted and assaulted his wife, and threatened to kill her. He then shot at Sergeant Julius Muchoki, who died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Issues
- Whether the offence of murder was established
- Whether the prosecution withheld or suppressed material evidence regarding ballistics opinion
- Whether the appellant’s alibi was rejected
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant’s actions were brutal and that the death sentence was excessive. The court also took into account the time spent in remand.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed against the sentence, but not against the conviction
Orders
- Allow the appeal against the sentence and set aside the death sentence
- Substitute the sentence with a 30-year imprisonment sentence
- Take into account the time spent in remand when meting out the sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Francis Muruatetu & Another vs. Republic, Supreme Court of Kenya Petition No. 15 & 16 of 2016
- Chai vs. Republic (Criminal Appeal 30 of 2020)
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