Republic v Gilbert Kipkoech Metet (Criminal Case 9 of 2018) [2021] KEHC 3426 (KLR) (1 October 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3426
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3426 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramA. N. ONGERI
Holding
The court sentences the accused to five (5) years imprisonment, with the time spent in custody to be taken into account.
Facts
The accused, Gilbert Kipkoech Metet, assaulted his brother Bernard Kibet Metet with a rungu, causing him to fall unconscious and die from head injuries.
Issues
- Whether the accused's plea of manslaughter was valid
- The appropriate sentence for the accused
Reasoning
The court considered the accused's remorse, his young family, and the seriousness of the offence, but ultimately sentenced him to five years due to his first-time offense and guilty plea.
Outcome
The accused was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 202 and 205 of the Penal Code
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