Douglas v Republic (Criminal Appeal 66 of 2019) [2024] KECA 319 (KLR) (22 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 319
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 319 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, L. KIMARU
Holding
The conviction and sentence of death are upheld, but the sentence is reduced to 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant was charged with murder for killing John Karungu Mwinzi on 19th August, 2007. The prosecution called four witnesses, while the appellant was the only defence witness.
Issues
- Reliability of the identification evidence
- Prosecution's failure to call material witnesses
- Alibi defense
Reasoning
The evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, and his alibi defense was dislodged. The death sentence is unconstitutional and replaced with a 30-year imprisonment sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed against conviction, but allowed against sentence
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Substitute sentence of 30 years imprisonment
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