Republic v William Kibet Kipchumba (Criminal Case 38 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 2580 (KLR) (2 November 2017) (Judgment)
- 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
- Whether the accused’s plea of guilty to manslaughter was accepted by the court
- 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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