Republic v Raphael Matengo Chiaji [2020] KEHC 5797 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5797
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5797 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 May 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramR.E. ABURILI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to serve ten years in prison for murder.
Facts
The accused, Raphael Matengo Chiaji, was convicted of murder for killing the deceased, who was a family member. The accused claimed he was not remorseful and that he was provoked by the deceased's insults.
Issues
- Remand of the accused for Pre-Sentence Report and Victim Impact Statement
- Sentencing of the accused
Reasoning
The court found the accused guilty of murder based on circumstantial evidence linking him to the deceased's death. The court considered the accused's lack of remorse and the victim's family's support for him, but also noted the deceased's problematic behavior and the community's ignorance of the law.
Outcome
The accused is sentenced to ten years in prison.
Orders
- Pre-Sentence Report and Victim Impact Statement to be filed before sentencing
- The accused is placed into custody by cancelling his bond
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Laws of Kenya
- Penal Code
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