REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO CRIMINAL CASE NO. 31 OF 2012 REPUBLIC ………………………………..….... PROSECUTOR VERSUS NICHOLAS ROTICH alias GEOFFREY ……… ACCUSED RULING ON SENTENCE 1. The accused person was initially charged with the offence of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. The same was reduced to Manslaughter after a plea bargaining arrangement. 2. The circumstances leading to the commission of this offence are clear from the facts. The accused was not assaulted at all by the deceased even if they were in a drinking den. The force he used on a drunk, defenceless, unarmed deceased was uncalled for. The accused stabbed the deceased on the abdomen. This was not accidental. 3. The Probation Officer's Report has been filed and recommends Probation for the purpose of carrying out traditional/customary rituals. The deceased person's family is not for reconciliation according to the report. 4. In passing sentence, I have considered all that has been stated in mitigation and the fact that the accused has been in custody for two(2) years plus four(4) months. He will therefore serve four (4) years imprisonment. Orders accordingly. Dated, signed and delivered this 17th day of December, 2014 H.I. ONG'UDI JUDGE In the presence of ; M/S Munyolo for State Mr. Nyaingiri for accused – absent Accused – present in person Lagat – Court Assistant Interpretation – English/Kipsigis
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