Republic v Kennedy Kipkoech Kigen [2014] KEHC 2771 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2771
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2771 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH. ONG'UDI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to three (3) years on Probation with conditions well explained to the accused person.
Facts
The accused, Kennedy Kipkoech Kigen, was charged with the murder of Franklin Kipkorir Byegon on 12th November, 2013. The charge was reduced to Manslaughter after a plea bargaining arrangement. The accused pleaded guilty to the reduced charge and was convicted.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be sentenced to a custodial or non-custodial sentence
- What conditions should be imposed on the accused's probation
Reasoning
The accused's mother is mentally ill and needs care and protection. The deceased's actions were highly provocative. A non-custodial sentence will allow the two families to undertake traditional rituals according to the Kipsigis Customs.
Outcome
Sentence upheld
Orders
- Mention on 16/12/2014 for a progress report on the reconciliation by the two families
- Probation Officer Bomet County to avail the report
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