Republic v Stanley Kamau Ntumbi [2020] KEHC 4007 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4007
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4007 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The court sentences the accused to a probation period of three years with supervision, and the State has the right of appeal on the sentence.
Facts
Stanley Kamau Ntumbi was convicted of murder of John Njuguna Kimemia on 24th November, 2014. The accused claimed he was under the influence of bhang and had no intention to kill.
Issues
- Whether the death sentence is mandatory under Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Whether the accused can be rehabilitated and sentenced to probation instead of imprisonment
Reasoning
The court considers the accused's young age, lack of prior record, and the mitigating factors presented, including his remorse and the impact on his family.
Outcome
The accused is sentenced to a probation period of three years with supervision.
Orders
- Sentencing the accused to a probation period of three years with supervision
- The State has the right of appeal on the sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Sentencing Policy Guidelines
Cases cited (1)
- FRANCIS K. MURUATETU & OTHERS v REPUBLIC [2017] eKLR
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