Wakora v Republic (Criminal Appeal E055 of 2021) [2025] KECA 2305 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2305
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2305 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramD. K. MUSINGA, P. O. KIAGE, G. V. ODUNGA
Holding
The death sentence is quashed and the sentence is reduced to 15 years
Facts
The appellant and her son were charged with the murder of Millicent Nasipondi Wakora. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and her son hit the deceased with a hoe handle and a gunny bag, and buried her in a pit. The appellant denied involvement.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction and sentence of death should be quashed and reduced
- Whether the appellant's sentence should be reduced due to her age
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's role in the death was significant and that her sentence should be reduced due to her age. The sentence of the second appellant was reduced to 30 years, which influenced the court's decision.
Outcome
The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is reduced to 15 years
Orders
- The appellant's sentence is reduced to 15 years from 23rd January 2012
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- R v Mikaeri Kyeyune and 4 others 8.E.CA 84
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v R (supra)
- Marando v The Republic [1980] KLR 114
- R v Ball (1951) 35 Cr App Rep 164, 165
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