Republic v Selebu (Criminal Case E016 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 535 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 535
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 535 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 January 2026
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramSM MOHOCHI
Holding
The court found that the accused's actions do not constitute self-defense and thus the prosecution has proven the accused's guilt of murder.
Facts
The accused, Vincent Selebu, is alleged to have murdered his son, Dominic Selembu, in their shared home on March 2, 2022. The prosecution presented evidence that the accused was armed and that the deceased was found alive but with injuries, leading to his death.
Issues
- Whether the accused's actions constitute murder
- Whether the accused's actions fall within the legal parameters of self-defense
Reasoning
The court determined that the accused's actions were not in self-defense as he was not responding to an imminent danger and used excessive force. The force used was not proportionate to the threat posed.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence of death upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Common Law
Cases cited (3)
- Republic v. Gusambizi s/o Wesonga
- Republic v. Silas Magongo Onzere alias Fredrick Namema
- Ahmed Mohammed Omar & 5 Others v. Republic
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