Keino v Republic (Criminal Appeal 203 of 2020) [2024] KECA 710 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 710
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 710 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH. Omondi, H.A. Omondi, WK Korir
Holding
The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with murder in two counts. The prosecution alleged that the appellant murdered AK and EK on 28th April 2008 at Kibwareng’ Location in Nandi South District. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Malice aforethought was not proved
- Proper identification of the appellant as the murderer
- Discrepancies in the evidence
- Poor investigation
- Judgment did not meet the parameters set in section 169(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Mitigation was not considered
Reasoning
The court found that malice aforethought was proved, the appellant was properly identified, the evidence was not marred with discrepancies, the case was well investigated, and the judgment met the parameters set in section 169(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court also noted that the appellant’s mitigation was considered.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Robert Onchiri Ogeto v. R. [2004] eKLR
- S.C. v. Republic [2018] eKLR
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