Republic v KKK [2014] KEHC 2786 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2786
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2786 (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.
Facts
The accused, K K K, was charged with the murder of F K B 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
- Whether the accused's family needs him and the two families should undertake traditional rituals according to the Kipsigis Customs
Reasoning
The accused's mother is mentally ill and needs care and protection. The administration is aware of the deceased's sexual activities against the accused's mother. The two families are talking to be reconciled. A non-custodial sentence will allow the 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. The Probation Officer Bomet County to avail the report.
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