Republic v James Omoke Nyandoro [2018] KEHC 1283 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT KISII

CORAM:  D.S MAJANJA J.

CRIMINAL CASE  NO. 19 OF 2018

BETWEEN

REPUBLIC................................................................PROSECUTOR

AND

JAMES OMOKE NYANDORO......................................ACCUSED

RULING ON SENTENCE

I convicted the accused, JAMES OMOKE NYANDORO for the offence of murder.  On 20th April 2018 at Botabori Sublocation Gucha South, he set the deceased, NICODEMUS OYUGI MOBISA, a 8 year old child on fire.

I found that the accused actions were deliberate and not warranted given that the child was only 8 years old.

I have noted the plea by the accused for leniency.  He is a first offender and regrets his action. I sentence, JAMES OMOKE NYANDORO to twenty five (25) years imprisonment.  Right of Appeal explained.

Ruling read and delivered in open Court this 10th December 2018.

D.S Majanja

Judge

Mr. Otieno, Senior Prosecution Counsel, instructed by Office of Director of Prosecutions.

Mr. Nyangwencha, advocate for the accused.