Republic v Samson Kipkoros Langat & 3 others [2014] KEHC 2341 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2341
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2341 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2014
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of ManslaughterCoramH.I. ONG'UDI
Holding
The accused will serve a sentence of three (3) years on Probation.
Facts
The deceased attacked Judith Chepngetich, a sister of the accused, who were all brothers to the deceased and Judith Chepngetich. The accused went to rescue Judith Chepngetich, but their attack on the deceased was unreasonable.
Issues
- Clarification of Judith Chepngetich's relationship to the deceased
- Reasonableness of the accused's attack on the deceased
Reasoning
The accused's attack on the deceased was unreasonable, and they have supported the widow and orphans of the deceased. The family, community, and local administration are willing to receive the accused back into society.
Outcome
The accused are found not guilty of Murder and convicted of Manslaughter.
Orders
- Each accused will serve a sentence of three (3) years on Probation
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