Republic v Vincent Kipkemoi Siele [2018] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2216
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to 25 years imprisonment
Facts
The accused, Vincent Kipkemoi Siele, was found guilty of murder on September 16, 2015, at Chepkemel centre. The state indicated that the accused may be treated as a first offender.
Issues
- Whether the accused is a first offender
- Whether the accused should receive a non-custodial sentence
- The appropriateness of the sentence given the circumstances
Reasoning
The court considered the accused's age, remorse, and the circumstances of the murder, concluding that a custodial sentence is warranted.
Outcome
Guilty of murder, sentenced to 25 years imprisonment
Orders
- Sentence of 25 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court Guidelines in the Muruatetu case
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu v R Supreme Court Petition Nos. 15 and 16 of 2015
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