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Republic v William Kibet Kipchumba (Criminal Case 38 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 2580 (KLR) (2 November 2017) (Judgment)

[2017] KEHC 2580 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2580
Citation
[2017] KEHC 2580 (KLR)
Decided
2 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI
Holding

The accused is found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment.

Facts

The accused and the deceased were walking home together when a fight broke out between them. The accused picked up a dropped panga and cut the deceased on the left side of his neck.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused’s plea of guilty to manslaughter was accepted by the court
  2. The appropriate sentence for the accused

Reasoning

The court found the accused guilty based on the facts presented and accepted the plea bargain agreement.

Outcome

Guilty

Orders

  • Sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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