MOINA MPUSIA V REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 4599 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4599
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 4599 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentence in Criminal Case No. 1111 of 2010 of the Chief Magistrate’s Court at NarokCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The appeal is not merited and is hereby dismissed.
Facts
The appellant, Moina Ole Mpusia, was convicted of manslaughter against his younger brother, who was injured while in a bar. The appellant attacked the deceased with fists, causing him to move to another table and then stabbed him twice.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 10 years imprisonment is harsh and excessive.
- Whether the appellant's explanation for the offence is credible.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence of 10 years imprisonment not harsh, considering the appellant's remorse and the circumstances of the offence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 202 of the Penal Code
- Section 205 of the Penal Code
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