Republic v Kirui (Criminal Case 16 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 7352 (KLR) (14 June 2024) (Sentence)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7352
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 7352 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2024
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from conviction to sentenceCoramRB NGETICH
Holding
The court sentences the accused to 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder but the charge was reduced to manslaughter due to a plea bargain.
Issues
- Applicability of life imprisonment for manslaughter under section 205 of the Penal Code
- Discretion of the court to impose a lesser sentence
Reasoning
The court considers the accused's remorse, young age, and the victim's family's situation, leading to a lenient sentence.
Outcome
Sentence upheld
Orders
- Accused sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
- Remand period to be included in the sentence
- Right of appeal within 14 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Malindi Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal No. 12 of 2021
Cases cited (1)
- Malindi Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal No. 12 of 2021
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