Republic v Alfred Kiplagat Samoei [2018] KEHC 7662 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7662
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7662 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW.A. Okwany
Holding
The accused is sentenced to 2 years probation.
Facts
The accused, Alfred Kiplagat Samoei, stabbed and killed Michael Samura during a dispute over the deceased's sexual relationship with his ex-girlfriend.
Issues
- Whether the accused's actions constituted murder or manslaughter.
- The appropriateness of a non-custodial sentence for the accused.
Reasoning
The court found the accused acted in self-defense, provoked by the deceased's sexual relationship with his ex-girlfriend, and the circumstances were such that the deceased could have killed the accused.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of 2 years probation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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