Republic v Kenneth Kipsang Cheruiyot [2016] KEHC 7326 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH  OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 9 OF 2013

REPUBLIC..........................................PROSECUTION

VERSUS

KENNETH KIPSANG CHERUIYOT.............ACCUSED

RULING ON SENTENCE

The accused was convicted of the offence of manslaughter after a plea  bargaining arrangement.

Upon conviction, this court called for a social inquiry report before   sentence and the same has been filed.

The administration's report is that, the accused is problematic as it had   received many complaints against him though they managed to settle them at community level.  They do not recommend a non-custodial  sentence.  The deceased's family is also negative about the accused person being released and recommends a custodial sentence for him.

I have considered that the accused person has been in custody for almost   three   (3) years.  I therefore sentence him to four (4) years imprisonment.

Delivered, Signed and Dated at Kericho this 9th day of  February, 2016.

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H. I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE

In the presence of:  M/s Keli for State, accused  person and Hillary/Cheruyoit as Court Assistants.

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H. I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE