Republic v Priscah Chesang [2022] KEHC 1345 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1345
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 1345 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramA. N. ONGERI
Holding
The accused is sentenced to a period of three (3) years probation with conditions for reintegration into society.
Facts
The accused, Priscah Chesang, was charged with Manslaughter after she allegedly stabbed and killed her employer, Josephat Sang, during a dispute over payment for tea plucking.
Issues
- Aggravating factors of the offense
- Mitigating factors of the accused
- Appropriateness of a non-custodial sentence
Reasoning
The court considered the mitigating factors such as the accused's remorse, her child, and her reformed character, and the serious nature of the offense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Probation for three years with conditions
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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