Republic v Floridah Chepngeno Talam

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO CRIMINAL CASE NO.19 OF 2012 REPUBLIC..........................................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS FLORIDAH CHEPNGENO TALAM..........................................ACCUSED RULING ON SENTENCE • The Accused who was initially charged with the offence of Murder was convicted of Manslaughter after a plea bargaining arrangement. • Its clear from the facts that the deceased was a victim of circumstances. The person/persons whom the accused had targeted was her husband and/or his female companion. • She is a 1st offender and has children who require her presence for proper upbringing as her husband is a drunkard. • Besides the deceased's widow's opposition to a non-custodial sentence for the accused, the administration, and all those interviewed have no objection. This is contained in the social inquiry report filed herein. • The accused has been in custody since March 2012, which is three (3) years. • Considering all the circumstances plus the period the accused has been in custody I find her suitable for a non-custodial sentence. • She will serve three (3) years on probation. Conditions explained to her. Dated, signed and delivered in open court this 15th day of May, 2015. H.I.ONG'UDI JUDGE

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