Kirui v Republic (Criminal Petition E064 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 13232 (KLR) (31 October 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13232
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 13232 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2024
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TypeCriminal PetitionPostureApplicant seeks resentencing of death sentenceCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The application is found to be without merit and is dismissed
Facts
The applicant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by Lady Justice A. Ongeri. The death sentence was based on the Supreme Court's decision in Muruatetu case.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence is appropriate in light of the facts and circumstances of the case
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to reconsider the sentence
Reasoning
The court considered the Muruatetu case and deemed the death sentence appropriate. The applicant does not challenge the conviction but seeks reconsideration of the sentence.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Article 165 (3) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya
- Muruatetu & another v Republic; Katiba Institute & 5 others (Amicus Curiae) (Petition 15 & 16 of 2015 (Consolidated)) [2017] KESC 2 (KLR) (14 December 2017) (Judgement)
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