Republic v Bernard Kipngeno Langat [2014] KEHC 1086 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 12 OF 2013

REPUBLIC …………………………..….... PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

BERNARD KIPNGENO LANGAT ………….... ACCUSED

RULING ON SENTENCE

1. The accused  was initially charged with Murder which was later reduced to Manslaughter contrary to Section 202as read with Section 205 of the Penal Codeafter a plea bargaining arrangement.

The circumstances leading to the commission of the offence are clearly set out in the facts.

The deceased was the accused person's father. He did not   attack the accused. It is the accused who went to his father's house at night and attacked the father.  This was uncalled for.

I have carefully studied the report by the Probation Officer, and have considered it. I have also considered that the accused has been in custody for one (1) year plus nine (9) months.

He is sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment.  Orders  accordingly.

Dated, signed and delivered this 17th day of December, 2014

H.I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE

In the presence of ;

M/S Munyolo for State

Mr. Mutai for Mr. Ng'eno for Accused

Accused – present in person

Lagat – Court Assistant

Interpretation – English/Kipsigis