Mwaura v Republic (Criminal Appeal 52A of 2016) [2025] KECA 827 (KLR) (9 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 827
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 827 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramM. WARSAME, J. MATIVO, M. GACHOKA C.Arb, FCIArb.
Holding
The appeal on conviction is dismissed. The appeal on sentence lacks merit and is dismissed.
Facts
On 12th April 2015, the appellant, along with others, murdered Joseph Wanjohi Muhuria at Ndunyu-Njeru trading center in North Kinangop, Nyandarua County.
Issues
- the evidence adduced could not sustain a conviction
- the sentence meted out was harsh and excessive
- the trial court failed to consider his mitigation before sentencing him
Reasoning
The evidence showed a brutal assault on the deceased, and the facts justify the death sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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