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Republic v Moses Mbithi Muya [2020] KEHC 8806 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 8806 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8806
Citation
[2020] KEHC 8806 (KLR)
Decided
28 January 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for manslaughterCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding

The accused is sentenced to life imprisonment

Facts

The accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and the prosecution and defense presented their arguments based on the circumstances of the case.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused should receive a custodial or non-custodial sentence
  2. The appropriateness of the maximum penalty for manslaughter

Reasoning

The court considered the circumstances of the case, including the accused's status as a first offender, his remorse, and the willingness of his family to assist him.

Outcome

Life imprisonment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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