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Republic v F.N.K [2014] KEHC 4725 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 4725 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4725
Citation
[2014] KEHC 4725 (KLR)
Decided
20 May 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding

The accused is found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

Facts

The accused, F N K, stabbed the deceased, J M R, during a quarrel at a construction site, resulting in the deceased's death.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused's conviction for manslaughter is supported by the evidence
  2. The appropriate sentence for the accused

Reasoning

The court found the accused guilty based on the evidence of the post-mortem report and the accused's own admission.

Outcome

Guilty

Orders

  • Sentence of imprisonment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Section 202 of the Penal Code
  • Section 205 of the Penal Code
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