Republic v Simon Ngigi Mbira [2018] KEHC 7976 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7976
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2018
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TypeSentencingPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The court sentences the accused to a Probation Sentence for a period of three years under the supervision and direction of the Probation Office, Kiambu County.
Facts
The accused, Simon Ngigi Mbira, was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The deceased, James Waweru Mbira, was his brother. The accused and the deceased had a physical altercation after the deceased arrived drunk at the accused's sister's house.
Issues
- Whether to impose a custodial or non-custodial sentence
- The appropriateness of the Probation Sentence
Reasoning
The court considered the accused's guilty plea, remorse, family wishes, and the Probation Report's recommendation for a non-custodial sentence. The court also took into account the circumstances of the crime and the accused's first offense.
Outcome
Non-custodial sentence
Orders
- Sentencing the accused to a Probation Sentence for a period of three years under the supervision and direction of the Probation Office, Kiambu County.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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