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Republic v Pascal Bokobora Nyahore [2019] KEHC 83 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 83 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
83
Citation
[2019] KEHC 83 (KLR)
Decided
28 June 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding

The court sentences the accused to 5 years' imprisonment, with the option to apply for review if reconciliation efforts are undertaken.

Facts

The accused, Pascal Bokobora Nyahore, was convicted of manslaughter after fatally wounding the deceased in the accused's home.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused should be sentenced to a non-custodial sentence
  2. Whether the accused's family should engage with the deceased's family to ensure a peaceful coexistence

Reasoning

The court considered the circumstances of the crime, the accused's status as a student, and the need for reconciliation between the families.

Outcome

Sentence upheld

Orders

  • Sentence of 5 years' imprisonment
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