Republic v Kichwen (Criminal Case E083 of 2016) [2026] KEHC 5473 (KLR) (21 April 2026) (Directions)

The sentencing should be conducted by the trial judge, Honourable Justice Wananda John R. Anuro, as he is best placed to exercise sentencing discretion having presided over the trial and evaluated all relevant factors.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 5473 (KLR)
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Joash Kichwen
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 21 April 2026
Case Number: Criminal Case E083 of 2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing Directions
Outcome: File to be transmitted to the trial judge for sentencing; no substantive orders on release pending sentencing.
Legal Topics: Murder, Sentencing Procedure, Judicial Discretion
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Procedure Judicial Discretion

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Joash Kichwen

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Post Conviction, Pre Sentencing Directions

Legal Issues

1 Which judge should conduct sentencing after conviction when the trial judge is transferred?
2 Should the accused be released pending sentencing due to medical condition?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

File to be transmitted to the trial judge for sentencing; no substantive orders on release pending sentencing.

Orders

File to be placed before Deputy Registrar for onward transmission to Honourable Justice Wananda John R. Anuro for sentencing.
No order on release pending sentencing; direction to file medical documentation.