Republic v Thomas Kipngetich Koech

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO CRIMINAL CASE NO. 16 OF 2014 REPUBLIC............................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS THOMAS KIPNGETICH KOECH................................ACCUSED RULING ON SENTENCE • The accused was convicted of the offence of Manslaughter after a plea bargaining arrangement. • The accused is an elder brother of the deceased. The circumstances leading to the commission of this offence are clear from the facts. • The social inquiry report filed herein explains what the environment at the accused's home is like, currently. • The accused reacted very badly when confronted by the deceased over the unlawful sale of family land by the former. • His reaction was uncalled for, irrational and irresponsible. The home report shows clearly that some of the family members are still very bitter over the incident. • The accused has been in custody for just about one (1) year now. • I have considered all the above and come to the conclusion that a non-custodial sentence is not an option. • He will serve five (5) years imprisonment. Dated, signed and delivered in open court this 13th day of March, 2015. ….................. H. ONG'UDI JUDGE In the presence of: M/s Mwangi for Sta

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