The Accused was charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.
The particulars are that JOHNSON AWINO KIBOTE on unknown date and time at Oria village Kamghundho 1 Sub-Location Kamgundho Location, Uriri Sub-County in Migori County in the Republic of Kenya unlawfully murdered Hellen Achieng.
The Accused pleaded guilty to the offence and was convicted on his own plea of guilty. Upon calling for the Pre-Sentence Report it turned out that the Accused person strangled the deceased and buried her body in a shallow grave to conceal his heinous and barbaric criminal acts. This court finds that the Accused persons conduct must be met with appropriate severe and detterent punishment to stop other like minded culprits from committing similar atrocities against innocent unsuspecting members of public especially the vulnerable ones like the deceased herein.
In the circumstances the Accused is sentenced to suffer death as prescribed by the law.
Right of Appeal 14 days.
Dated, signed and delivered this 7th day of April, 2025