Rotich v Republic (Criminal Appeal 15 of 2020) [2025] KECA 1256 (KLR) (11 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1256
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1256 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a sentence of 30 years imprisonment for manslaughterCoramJ. Mativo, M. Gachoka, W. Korir
Holding
The sentence of 30 years imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a prison term of 20 years
Facts
The appellant, Michael Cheruiyot Rotich, was charged with manslaughter but pleaded guilty. The victim, Caren Kimeto, was stabbed to death after a quarrel with the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 30 years imprisonment is manifestly harsh and excessive
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering the appellant's plea agreement
Reasoning
The court found the sentence harsh and excessive, considering the appellant's plea agreement and the mitigating factors. The court concluded that 20 years imprisonment was appropriate.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Sentence of 30 years imprisonment set aside
- Substitute sentence of 20 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Mulu Munyalo vs. Republic
- Abraham Kibet Chebukwa vs. Republic
- Ngeny vs. Republic
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