Andole v Republic (Criminal Appeal 176 of 2017) [2025] KECA 795 (KLR) (9 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 795
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 795 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramAO MUCHELULE, R.N. Sitati, Sitati
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the death penalty is set aside and replaced with a 30-year jail term.
Facts
The deceased, Anne Adhiambo Nambala, was found dead in the appellant's home on January 12, 2013. The appellant, Kevin Shaman Andole, was convicted of her murder.
Issues
- Whether the conviction was based on evidence that was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the judgment was against the weight of the evidence.
- Whether the death penalty was mandatory and therefore illegal.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence overwhelming and the appellant responsible for the deceased's murder. The death penalty was deemed illegal and harsh.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction upheld, sentence reduced to 30 years in prison.
Orders
- Conviction for murder upheld.
- Sentence of death set aside.
- Sentence of 30 years in prison substituted.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Stanley Mathenge Karani v. Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v. Republic
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