Republic v Priscillah Wanjiru Salome [2017] KEHC 1267 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1267
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1267 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramR. NYAKUNDI
Holding
The court sentences the accused to a custodial sentence of 4 years imprisonment, with a 14-day right of appeal.
Facts
The accused, Priscillah Wanjiru, was charged with murder but was convicted of manslaughter. The incident occurred on June 21, 2015, when the deceased met his death in the accused's house after a drinking spree in various bars.
Issues
- Aggravating factors (cold-blooded murder, no remorse, lethal force used)
- Mitigating factors (single mother, no prior criminal record)
Reasoning
The court found the offence serious due to the manner of the killing and lack of remorse. The mitigating factors of the accused being a single mother and having no prior criminal record were considered.
Outcome
Conviction upheld, sentence reduced from life imprisonment to 4 years imprisonment.
Orders
- 4 years imprisonment
- 14 days right of appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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