Kirui v Republic (Criminal Appeal E001 of 2022) [2025] KECA 1484 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1484
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1484 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. Mativo, M. Gachaka C.Arb, FCIArb., G.V. Odunga
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and substituted with a sentence of 40 years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Kennedy Kiprono Kirui, was charged with murder of Judy Cherono at Chepseon Trading Centre in Londiani District within Kericho County on 6th May 2016. He pleaded not guilty and was convicted and sentenced to death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the offence of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether malice aforethought was proved to the required standard.
- Whether the sentence of death was excessive and disproportionate to the circumstances of the case.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved the offence of murder beyond reasonable doubt and malice aforethought was established. However, the court considered the mitigating factors and the appellant's overreaction, concluding that a death sentence was not warranted.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed on conviction, death sentence set aside.
Orders
- Death sentence set aside
- Substitute sentence of 40 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Others vs. Republic [2017] eKLR
- Bachan Singh vs. The State of Punjab (Bachan Singh) Criminal Appeal No. 273 of 1979 AIR (1980) SC 898
- Charo Ngumbao Gugudu vs. Republic [2011] eKLR
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