Republic v David Njoroge Njogu [2019] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 149
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramJ.N. MULWA
Holding
The court sentences the accused to 20 years imprisonment, finding that a non-custodial sentence would not serve the purpose of the sentence.
Facts
The accused, David Njoroge Njogu, was convicted for the murder of Kennedy Waithingo on May 16, 2019. He expressed remorse and sought forgiveness, stating he had reformed and became a pastor.
Issues
- Whether the non-custodial sentence was appropriate given the seriousness of the offence and the accused's first offender status
- The appropriateness of the death penalty for murder
Reasoning
The court considered the principles of sentencing, including the seriousness of the offence, the accused's first offender status, and the mitigating factors. The court found that a non-custodial sentence would not serve the purpose of the sentence.
Outcome
The accused was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Orders
- The accused is ordered to serve 20 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Judiciary Sentencing Policy
Cases cited (3)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu and Another –vs- Republic, (2017) e KLR
- Republic –vs- Joseph Kirui (2019) e KLR
- Republic –vs- Evans Musioma Bichanga (2019) e KLR
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