Oberi & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 334 of 2019) [2026] KECA 195 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 195
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 195 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court at NyamiraCoramE.N. Maina, LA ACHODE, Maina
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence. The conviction is upheld and the sentence of thirty (30) years' imprisonment is affirmed.
Facts
Isaac Onyige Machora was murdered on January 26, 2017, by Edwin Gikira Oberi and Josephine Nyaera Oberi, who were accused of stoning him to death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the murder of Isaac Onyige Machora beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the sentence imposed by the High Court was manifestly excessive or wrong principles were applied.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the murder of Isaac Onyige Machora beyond reasonable doubt. The appellants' defenses were rejected as untruthful and insufficient. The sentence is within the discretionary range recognized in case law.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Wanjema v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic
- William Okungu Kittiny v Republic
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