REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU HCR NO 17 OF 2013 REPUBLIC.................................................STATE VERSUS JULIUS M’MARIO M’ARUNGU.........ACCUSED SENTENCING 1. I have considered the mitigation of the accused that he is a first offender, a family man and a sole breadwinner. 2. I have also considered the Pre- Sentence Report filed on 13/03/2018. Which is positive. 3. I have considered the circumstances in which the offence occurred. By his deliberate act, a life was lost. He has been in custody for four years. 4. The sentence for murder is death as per the law provided. 5. Taking into consideration all the foregoing, I sentence the accused to Ten(10) years imprisonment. Right of Appeal 14 days explained. DATED and DELIVERED at MERU this 20th day of MARCH, 2018. A. MABEYA JUDGE 20:03:18 PRESENT Court Assistant : Boniface Mr. Namiti for state Ms. Nelima h/b Ms. Muia for accused
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