Republic v Robert Langat [2022] KEHC 2320 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2320
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 2320 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 February 2022
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TypeSentencingPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramH K CHEMITEI
Holding
The court sentenced the accused to a non-custodial sentence of three years' probation period under the relevant probation office as shall be directed by the county probation officer.
Facts
The accused Robert Langat was charged with the offence of murder, which he later changed to Manslaughter, contrary to Section 202 as read with 205 of the Penal code. He was accused of killing the late Florence Chepkorir on 10th February 2016 at septet centre Kiptagich location Kuresoi district, Nakuru County.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be sentenced to imprisonment or a non-custodial sentence
- Whether the accused should be granted a probation period
Reasoning
The court considered the accused's remorse, lack of need for the offence due to denial of conjugal rights, and his first offender status, leading to the non-custodial sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Non-custodial sentence of three years' probation period
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