Cheboi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E096 of 2021) [2026] KECA 934 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 934
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 934 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2026
- Judges
- MS Asike-Makhandia, HA Omondi, LK Kimaru
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of 30 years imprisonment for murderCoramMS Asike-Makhandia, HA Omondi, LK Kimaru
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld
Facts
The appellant, Matayo Wefula Cheboi, was charged with the murder of his grandmother, Mary Nanjala Matayo, on February 20, 2017. The prosecution presented evidence of the appellant's involvement in the murder, including testimonies from witnesses and forensic evidence.
Issues
- Whether the evidence proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence of 30 years imprisonment was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt, and the sentence was not excessive given the nature of the crime
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Tumbere S/O Ochen (1945) 12 EACA 63
- Frank Turo vs Republic, Criminal Appeal No. 157 of 2017 (unreported) (Judgment delivered on 6th October 2023)
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