Ngeno v Republic (Criminal Appeal 24 of 2016) [2024] KECA 757 (KLR) (21 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 757
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 757 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramF. Sichale, F. Ochieng, W. Korir
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the death penalty is set aside in favor of a 40-year prison sentence.
Facts
On November 27, 2010, the appellant, Alfred Kipyegon Ngeno, allegedly murdered Lydia Chepngetich in Tendwet area of Kericho District. Six witnesses testified, including the deceased's sister who saw the appellant wielding a knife and warning her not to scream.
Issues
- Whether the conviction was based on insufficient and contradictory evidence.
- Whether the mandatory death sentence for murder was unconstitutional and excessive.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved all elements of murder, and the mandatory nature of the death penalty was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The appellant was a first-time offender with mitigating circumstances, but the death penalty was deemed excessive.
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed, appeal against sentence partially successful
Orders
- Death penalty set aside
- Sentence of 40 years imprisonment substituted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another (supra)
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