Republic v Leonard Kiprotich Martim [2015] KEHC 3660 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 41 OF 2013

REPUBLIC ------------------------------------------- PROSECUTOR

VS.

LEONARD KIPROTICH MARTIM-----------------------------ACCUSED

RULING ON SENTENCE

The accused was initially charged with the offence of Murder which was reduced to Manslaghter Contrary to Section 202as read with Section 205 Penal Code after plea bargaining.

The circumstances leading to the commission of this offence are clear from the facts.

This Court called for a social inquiry report which has been filed.

The report is not favourable at all to the accused.  The home environment is not suitable for the accused, due to his character.

I have however considered that he has been in custody since his arrest on 26th August 2013.

He will servesix (6) years imprisonment.

Dated, Signed and Delivered in Open Court this 23rd day of July 2015.

H.I ONG'UDI

JUDGE.

In the presence of:

M/s Mwangi for State.

Accused – Present.

Hillary/Robert – Court Assistants.