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Victor Cheruiyot Kemboi v Republic [2018] KEHC 3492 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 3492 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3492
Citation
[2018] KEHC 3492 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding

The accused is sentenced to serve a prison term of 3 years.

Facts

Victor Cheruiyot Kemboi was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The deceased, Josphat Kipkorir, died after a fight in a bar on August 17, 2017.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused should be sentenced to a custodial term or a non-custodial sentence
  2. The appropriate sentence for the accused given the circumstances of the case

Reasoning

The court considered the accused's remorse, youth, and the value of human life, concluding a custodial sentence is warranted.

Outcome

Sentence upheld

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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