Republic v Nakamat (Criminal Case E012 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 2113 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Sentence) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 2113 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT BUNGOMA CRIMINAL CASE E012 OF 2023 REA OUGO, J FEBRUARY 20, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND FELIX KIPYEGON NAKAMAT ................................................................. ACCUSED SENTENCE 1. Felix Kipyegon Nakamat has been convicted of the offence of murder. The accused is 34 years old. The presentence report is not favourable, as the offender lacks community acceptance. 2. He is a first offender and pleads for leniency. I have considered the seriousness of the offence. The law still prescribes the death penalty for murder. I am guided by the sentencing policy and case law on murder cases. I sentence the accused, Felix Kipyeogon Nakamat, to twenty years' imprisonment. The time he has spent in remand shall be taken into account as part of his sentence. The right of appeal is explained. DATED, SIGNED, AND DELIVERED AT BUNGOMA ON THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026. R.E.OUGO JUDGE In the presence of: Felix Kipyegon Nakamat/ Accused Miss Matere - State Counsel/ ODDP Miss Nekesa -For the Accused Person; Wilkister - C/A https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/2113/eng@2026-02-20 1
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