Okinda v Republic (Criminal Appeal E010 of 2020) [2025] KECA 1405 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1405
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1405 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court JudgmentCoramD.S. Majanja, H. A. Omondi, L. Kimaru
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 15-year imprisonment sentence.
Facts
On March 13, 2011, the appellant, Okinda, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that Okinda assaulted and killed John Oketch Odhiambo. The appellant pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- Mandate of the death sentence
- Proportionality of the sentence
Reasoning
The court found the death sentence disproportionate and set aside the sentence, considering the appellant's remorse and character reform.
Outcome
Appeal partially successful
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Sentencing to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Muruatetu
- Benard Kimani Gacheru v Republic
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed & Another v Republic
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