Republic v Jackson Kimutai [2015] KEHC 6228 (KLR)
Full Case Text
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO
CRIMINAL CASE NO. 19 OF 2010
REPUBLIC.............................................................PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
JACKSON KIMUTAI.......................................................ACCUSED
RULING ON SENTENCE
The accused was convicted for Manslaughter contrary to Section 202 as read with Section 205 of the Penal code after a plea bargaining arrangement.
The circumstances leading to the commission of the offence are in the facts.
The accused overreacted and caused a fatal injury to the deceased.
He has been in custody for four (4) years.
The social inquiry report filed herein is not supportive of a non custodial sentence.
I have considered all the above. A sentence of 2 ½ years imprisonment is appropriate in the circumstances. It is so ordered.
Dated, signed and delivered in open court this 13th day of March, 2015.
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H. ONG'UDI
JUDGE
In the presence of:
M/s Mwangi for State
Mr. Miruka for accused
Lagat- court assistant