Michubu alias Isaac Nkunja & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 99A of 2017) [2025] KECA 129 (KLR) (7 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 129
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramW. KARANJA, JAMILA MOHAMMED, A.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on conviction, and the death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 30-year prison term.
Facts
On 30th March 2009, James Murungi was murdered in Rwongone village, Kilimambio Location, Igembe District. The appellants, Jacob Michubu alias Isaac Nkunja, Julius M'Kairibia, and Isaac Kithaka, were charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the appellants' alibi was credible
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was appropriate
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to displace the appellants' alibi and the sentence was reduced due to the non-mandatory nature of the death penalty in murder cases.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence reduced
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- 30-year prison term substituted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Muruatetu & Another v Republic
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