Bundi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 149 of 2018) [2025] KECA 1231 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1231
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1231 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 July 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJW LESSIT, A ALI-ARONI, GV ODUNGA
Holding
The conviction is affirmed, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Jacob Bundi, was charged with murder of Stephen Kirimi on 30th June 2012. The prosecution witnesses testified that Bundi attacked Kirimi with a panga, causing his death. The appellant was not arrested until December 2013.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's actions constituted murder with malice aforethought
- Whether the death sentence should be upheld
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's actions were calculated and showed malice aforethought. The trial judge's findings were upheld, and the sentence was reduced due to the circumstances of the case.
Outcome
Appeal successful to set aside death sentence and substitute with 30 years imprisonment
Orders
- Conviction affirmed
- Death sentence set aside
- Sentence reduced to 30 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Okeno v. R
- Shantilal M. Ruwala v. R
- Daniel Muthee v. Republic
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