REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU HCR. CASE NO. 15 OF 2013 REPUBLIC.................................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS HUSSEIN KAMOYO KAETHIA.....................................ACCUSED SENTENCING 1. Although a Pre-sentence Report was ordered on 01/03/2018, none has been filed and no explanation has been filed. 2. I have considered that the accused is a first offender, he is remorseful, and that he is a family man. 3. I have also considered that he committed the offence in the heat of anger as he was attacked by the deceased and only struck him once. 4. I have considered that he has been in custody for 5 years now. 5. However by his action, a life was lost. The sentence for manslaughter is life. 6. Accordingly, I sentence the accused to three (3) years imprisonment. 14 days Right of Appeal 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 Wamache for Accused
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