State v Nicholas Kipkorir Kirui [2020] KEHC 688 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KISII

CRIMINAL CASE NO.21 OF 2020

STATE.............................................................PROSECUTION

VERSUS

NICHOLAS KIPKORIR KIRUI...........................ACCUSED

SENTENCING

I have considered the pre-sentence report and the fact that the accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter.  The law provides a sentence of life imprisonment for the offence of manslaughter.  Bearing in mind the circumstances of the case, the age of the accused and the fact that he is a 1st offender and remorseful I sentence the accused person Nicholas Kipkorir Kirui to 5 five years imprisonment.  He has a right of appeal within 14 days.

Dated, signedand delivered at KISIIthis 18th day of December 2020.

R.E. OUGO

JUDGE

In the presence of;

Mr. Kaba                      Present for Accused persons

Mr. Otieno                  Senior Prosecution Counsel Office of the DPP

Ms. Rael                      Court Assistant