Nyakundi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 144 of 2020) [2026] KECA 187 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 187
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 187 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramP. NYAMWEYA, L. ACHODE, J. MATIVO
Holding
The court finds that the appellant had the mens rea for murder and that the sentence of 20 years is too lenient considering the nature of the offence.
Facts
The appellant, Bernard Okemwa Nyakundi, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the murder of his sister Zipporah Kwamboka. The prosecution alleged that the appellant killed his sister on the night of 7th and 8th December 2017.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had the mens rea for murder
- Whether the sentence of 20 years is excessive or harsh
Reasoning
The post-mortem report showed that the deceased died of asphyxia due to manual strangulation, indicating premeditated murder. The court finds the sentence too lenient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Rex vs. Tubere s/o Ochen
- Francis Muruatetu & Ano. vs. Republic
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