Republic v James Mwicigi Githinji [2017] KEHC 4903 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4903
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4903 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The Accused is sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment, with the time served during the case's pendency taken into consideration.
Facts
The Accused, James Mwicigi Githinji, was charged with murder but found guilty of manslaughter. The victim was James Mutua Mbugua, who was killed on 31/12/2014 at Gamba village in Lari, Kiambu County.
Issues
- Whether the Accused should be sentenced to life imprisonment or five years imprisonment
- Whether the Probation Report should be followed
Reasoning
The court considered the youth of the Accused, the circumstances of the offence, the Accused's remorse, and the impact on the victim's family. The court concluded that a five-year sentence was appropriate.
Outcome
The Accused is sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Orders
- Sentence of five years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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