Republic v Gideon Ndiwa Kabunje [2019] KEHC 3085 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3085
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3085 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramRICHARD MWONGO
Holding
The accused is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven (7) years imprisonment with terms and conditions as outlined.
Facts
The accused stabbed his wife during an argument, resulting in her death. The accused pleaded not guilty and was convicted of manslaughter.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be sentenced to a non-custodial sentence
- The terms and conditions of the custodial and probationary sentences
Reasoning
The court found the stabbing accidental and the accused's intervention justified. The Probation Officer's report supported a non-custodial sentence, but the court imposed a custodial sentence due to the nature of the crime.
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Seven (7) years imprisonment with terms and conditions
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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