Republic v Elizabeth Akai Ekeno [2021] KEHC 1215 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1215
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1215 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureGuilty plea to manslaughterCoramE. K. OGOLA, R. NYAKUNDI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to four (4) years in prison, with the remaining years to be served on probation.
Facts
The accused and her husband went to do casual work and were paid for their daughter's school fees. The accused found the money missing and a fight ensued resulting in the death of her husband.
Issues
- Sentence for manslaughter
- Probation for the accused
Reasoning
The court considered the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances, including the accused's remorse and the need to protect the children.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- Sentence of four (4) years in prison with probation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 205 of the Penal Code
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