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Katei v Republic (Criminal Appeal E042 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5218 (KLR) (14 April 2026) (Judgment)
The High Court upheld a conviction for malicious damage to property and maintained a Kshs.200,000 fine, finding the evidence proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
The Court of Appeal upheld Benard Okumu Olalo’s murder conviction but set aside the death sentence, substituting a 25-year prison term with custody deductions.
The Court of Appeal dismissed a sentence-only appeal, holding that the trial judge had already considered the appellant’s pre-sentence custody under section 333(2) CPC.
Kigo v Republic (Criminal Appeal E037 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18389 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Judgment)
The High Court reduced a seven-year sentence for stealing stock to four years, finding the appellant was a first-time offender and should be treated consistently with his co-accused.
Mado & another v Republic [2025] KECA 1016 (KLR)
The Court of Appeal upheld 30-year murder sentences for two appellants, finding mitigation was considered, but corrected the 1st appellant’s remand period under section 333(2).
Kiprono alias Geoffrey v Republic [2025] KECA 487 (KLR)
Court of Appeal upheld a 20-year manslaughter sentence, finding the trial judge had considered mitigation and the social inquiry report. The sentence was to run from the date of first arraignment.
Mwangi v Republic [2024] KECA 928 (KLR)
The Court of Appeal reduced a manslaughter sentence from life imprisonment to 15 years after finding the plea-bargain sentence was excessive.
Mukope v Republic [2024] KEHC 9335 (KLR)
High Court appeal against a 50-year sentence for defilement of a 3-year-old child was dismissed after the court found no basis to interfere with the trial court’s discretion.
Muraga v Republic [2024] KECA 1071 (KLR)
The Court of Appeal reduced a manslaughter sentence from life imprisonment to 30 years, effective from the date of arrest, after reviewing sentencing principles and recent jurisprudence.
Kimani v Republic [2024] KEHC 3079 (KLR)
The High Court found a 10-year sentence for possession of bhang exceeded the statutory maximum, set it aside, and substituted a 2-year prison term.
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