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