Republic v Kimeto (Criminal Case 9 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 495 (KLR) (25 January 2024) (Sentence)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 495
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 495 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2024
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TypeSentencePostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramRB NGETICH
Holding
The accused is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment, with the remand period reduced and a right of appeal granted.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The parties executed a plea agreement reducing the charge to manslaughter.
Issues
- Penalty for manslaughter under section 205 of the Penal Code
- Applicability of Malindi Court of Appeal's decision
Reasoning
The court considered the circumstances, the plea agreement, and the accused's remorse and young age. The sentence is lenient to allow the accused to learn a skill and support his family.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter, sentenced to 5 years imprisonment
Orders
- Accused to serve 5 years imprisonment
- Remand period reduced
- Right of appeal granted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Malindi Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal No. 12 of 2021, Julius Kitsao Manyeso Versus Republic
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