Republic v Richard Bichage Okumu [2015] KEHC 1941 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1941
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1941 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramHON. W. OKWANY
Holding
The accused is sentenced to a 1-year non-custodial sentence with supervision by the Probation Officer.
Facts
The accused Richard Bichage Okumu slashed his wife Jane Mokeira Matoke twice with a sword during a fight at a trading center, resulting in her death. The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Issues
- Whether the accused acted in self-defense
- The appropriateness of the non-custodial sentence
Reasoning
The court found the accused acted in self-defense after being attacked by the deceased and her companions, and the circumstances were considered mitigating.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Sentence of 1 year non-custodial supervision
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