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REPUBLIC v JOHN RANGODI ISABOKE [2009] KEHC 1709 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 1709 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1709
Citation
[2009] KEHC 1709 (KLR)
Decided
5 October 2009
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TypeCriminalPostureGuilty plea, sentencingCoramJ.W. LESIIT
Holding

The accused is sentenced to six years imprisonment.

Facts

The accused, John Rangodi Isaboke, stabbed the deceased, who was his customer, after the deceased had returned drunk. The deceased hit the accused on the head with a blunt object.

Issues

  1. Sentence for manslaughter

Reasoning

The court found no premeditation but considered the seriousness of the act due to the choice of weapon and the area stabbed. The mitigating factor of the deceased's actions was also considered.

Outcome

Guilty plea accepted, sentenced to six years imprisonment

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Section 202, Section 205 of the Penal Code Cap. 63 Laws of Kenya
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