REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT BUSIA HCCR NO.24 OF 2010 REPUBLIC VERSUS ETYANG EODO ALIAS TAABU SENTENCE The accused was stealing a car radio outside the deceased’s brothers house when the deceased interrupted him on the act. He reacted rather violently by stabbing the deceased on the stomach. He was totally the unlawful cause of the deceased’s death. He should have been charged with murder or robbery with violence. Accused is therefore lucky to have been charged with manslaughter. He intentionally caused the death of the deceased. The accused has however pleaded guilty. He has been in remand for five years. He is sorry. The court will take with into account the period served. It s the decision of the court that he serves a prison sentence of another seven (7) years. Orders accordingly. D.A. ONYANCHA JUDGE
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