Republic v Kenneth Ndereba Kaburugo [2017] KEHC 529 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 529
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 529 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR.K. LIMO
Holding
The accused is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The accused, Kenneth Ndereba Kaburugo, was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The charge was reduced due to a plea bargaining agreement.
Issues
- Appropriate sentence for manslaughter
Reasoning
The court considered the plea bargain, the accused's remorse, and the seriousness of the offense, ultimately deciding a non-custodial sentence was not appropriate.
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Sentence of 10 years imprisonment
Remedies
- 14 days right of appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 26(2) of the Penal Code
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