Ndatho & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 24 & 70 of 2019 (Consolidated)) [2024] KECA 1862 (KLR) (20 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1862
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1862 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at ChukaCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, L. KIMARU
Holding
The convictions and sentences are upheld.
Facts
Gerald, Joel, and Edward were convicted of murder for killing Peter Kangori Gaichu on March 11, 2013. The prosecution alleged that Edward shot the deceased with an arrow, Gerald shot him on the arm, and Joel's arrow missed. The appellants were sentenced to 25 years in prison and life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the sentences imposed were harsh and excessive.
- Whether the trial court erred in considering the appellants' previous convictions and cooperation with the police.
Reasoning
The Court found that the sentences were lawful and not manifestly excessive. The trial court properly considered the appellants' mitigating factors and previous convictions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru -vs- Republic (2002) eKLR
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