Republic v Loripo Lomwatum [2017] KEHC 1312 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT KAPENGURIA

CRIMINAL CASE NUMBER 3 OF 2017

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

VERSUS

LORIPO LOMWATUM.................................ACCUSED

JUDGMENT

I have considered that the convict has pleaded guilty to a lesser offence of manslaughter, he is a first offender and what has been aired as mitigation by his Advocate. I have also weighed that an innocent man was killed in commission of this offence, for no good reason. The convict needs to suffer or pay for it.

In my view, given the circumstances he does not deserve a non-custodial sentence. I find it appropriate that he suffers six (6) years imprisonment for the offence. He will serve the said sentence. Right of appeal 14 days.

S. M. GITHINJI

JUDGE

19. 12. 2017