Wera v Republic (Criminal Appeal 118 of 2018) [2024] KECA 137 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 137
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 137 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, H. A. OMONDI, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The death sentence is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, George Odhiambo Wera, murdered his wife, Susan Awino, on September 30, 2014, in Bondo District, Siaya County, Kenya. The prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, and the trial court sentenced him to death.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by imposing the mandatory death sentence
- Whether the trial court misdirected itself by imposing a harsh and excessive sentence
Reasoning
The court found the death sentence to be harsh and excessive, given the circumstances of the crime, which included severe gender-based violence. The court substituted the death sentence with a 30-year prison term.
Outcome
The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 30-year prison term.
Orders
- The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Frank Turo v Republic, Criminal Appeal No 157 of 2017
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