Republic v Paul Chepkwony [2016] KEHC 7331 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH  OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO.23 OF 2014

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

VERSUS

PAUL CHEPKWONY …...................................................................................................ACCUSED

RULING ON SENTENCE

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

-           It is so unfortunate that the accused who was to guide the deceased, (his nephew)  whose father had died is the one who killed him, because of ksh.1,000/=.

-           The report by the Probation is positive.  I have considered the period the accused has been in custody which is 1 ½ years.

-           I sentence him to four (4) years imprisonment which he will serve as follows:

The first one (1) year in prison.

The next three (3) years on probation.

-           Conditions are explained.

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, Mr. Moturi for accused  person, Accused person  and Hillary/Cheruyoit as Court Assistants.

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H. I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE