Republic v Nicholas Kiprotich Bosuben [2021] KEHC 492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 492
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2021
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TypeSentencingPostureAppeal from a sentence of 5 years imprisonment for manslaughterCoramA. N. ONGERI
Holding
The Accused Person is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment, with the period of custody already served to be taken into account.
Facts
The deceased, Denis Mukasa, was killed by Nicholas Kiprotich Bosuben after a fight that started when Bosuben broke a window and attacked the deceased and his friend.
Issues
- Whether the sentence of 5 years imprisonment is appropriate given the circumstances of the case
- Whether the Accused Person's plea of guilty and remorse should be considered in sentencing
Reasoning
The court considered the circumstances of the case, the Accused Person's plea of guilty, and his remorse, and sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment.
Outcome
The Accused Person is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kericho County Referral Hospital Mortuary
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