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Ngetich v Republic [2005] KECA 251 (KLR)

[2005] KECA 251 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
251
Citation
[2005] KECA 251 (KLR)
Decided
22 February 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of the High Court of KenyaCoramR.S.C. OMOLO, E.O. O’KUBASU, W.S. DEVERELL, AG. JUDGE OF APPEAL
Holding

We reduce the sentence from 15 years to 10 years imprisonment.

Facts

The appellant was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The appellant now appeals the sentence.

Issues

  1. Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment is appropriate given the circumstances of the case.
  2. Whether the appellant's age should be considered in determining the sentence.

Reasoning

We consider the circumstances of the incident and the appellant's age, concluding that a 15-year sentence is harsh and excessive.

Outcome

Affirmed with a reduced sentence

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