Nkoro Ole Koin v Republic [2006] KECA 308 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 308
- Citation
- [2006] KECA 308 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from sentence of the High Court of KenyaCoramJ. E. Gicheru, P. K. Tunoi, W. S. Deverell
Holding
The Court dismisses the appeal and upholds the sentence of five years imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, Nkoro Ole Koin, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years imprisonment. The deceased, who was herding cattle and sheep with Koin, attempted to castrate Koin's ram. Koin speared the deceased in the mouth, causing his death due to severe bleeding and cardiac arrest.
Issues
- whether the sentence was harsh and manifestly excessive
- whether the appellant has reformed and is remorseful
Reasoning
The Court found that the sentence was neither harsh nor manifestly excessive given the weapon used and the injury inflicted.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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