HABIL JETI S/O OKORE vs REPUBLIC [1983] KECA 102 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 102
- Citation
- [1983] KECA 102 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of the High Court of Kenya at KisumuCoramAA KNELLER, HANCOX, Z R CHESONI, AG JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The sentence passed upon the appellant for stabbing the deceased was not excessive.
Facts
On Christmas Eve, 1978, the deceased Frederick Onyango was fatally stabbed by the appellant Habil Jeti Okore during a quarrel.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of two years imprisonment for manslaughter was excessive.
- Whether the appellant was acting in self-defense.
Reasoning
The facts presented to the High Court were more favorable to the appellant, but the appellant was not shown to be acting in self-defense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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