Chepkwony v Republic (Criminal Appeal E011 of 2022) [2025] KECA 1544 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1544
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1544 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 20 years in prison imposed by the High Court of Kenya at KerichoCoramJ. Mativo, M. Gachaka C.Arb, FCIArb., G. V. Odunga
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of 20 years is upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Dennis Kipkurui Chepkwony, was convicted of manslaughter for murdering Teresa Cheboo Cheruiyot on December 22, 2020, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 20 years is manifestly harsh and excessive.
- Whether the trial court considered the mitigating factors while passing sentence.
Reasoning
The court found no misdirection by the trial judge and noted that the sentence was appropriate given the circumstances of the crime and the appellant's mitigation.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (4)
- Ogolla s/o Owuor vs. Republic
- Bernard Kimani Gacheru vs. Republic
- S. vs. Zinn
- S. vs. RO & Ano. 2000 (2) SACR 248 (SCA)
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