Republic v Kuye (Criminal Case E002 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 8080 (KLR) (10 June 2025) (Sentence)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8080
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 8080 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2025
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TypeSentencePostureAppeal from original trialCoramRPV WENDOH
Holding
The accused is sentenced to twelve (12) years imprisonment effective from 27/7/2023.
Facts
The accused, Wycliff Kuye, was charged with murder but entered a plea of guilty to manslaughter. The charge was reduced from murder to manslaughter due to plea bargain negotiations.
Issues
- Sentencing of the accused for manslaughter
Reasoning
The court considered the mitigating factors such as the accused's remorse, reform, and the seriousness of the crime. The court also took into account the victim's loss and the possibility of retaliation.
Outcome
Sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Judiciary Policy guidelines
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