Republic v Aron Kariuki Kamangu & 1 other

Republic v Kamangu (Criminal Case E329 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4129 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Sentence) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 4129 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAKURU CRIMINAL CASE E329 OF 2026 PA NDEGE, J MARCH 31, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND ARON KARIUKI KAMANGU ................................................................... ACCUSED SENTENCE 1. The accused person herein, Aron Kariuki Kamangu, has been convicted upon own plea of the ofience of Threatening to Kill contrary to Section 223(1) of the Penal Code. He has admitted that on 06/02/2026 at Wanyororo ‘B’ area in Nakuru North sub-County within Nakuru County, without lawful excuse, he threatened to kill one Margaret Wanjiku, by uttering words, ‘Sheitani hii Gachucu toka huko si kwako huoni hii mali ni yangu si yako, nitakukatakata na panga ukuwe mboga’. 2. The pre-sentence report presented herein and dated 23/03/2026 indicates that the accused has a previous conviction. It concludes that the accused may not be suitable for non-custodial rehabilitation services ofiered by the Probation oficers. The same was brought to the attention of the accused, who had no comment. I have taken note of the report findings and recommendation, and further, the fact that the accused has a previous conviction on a violent crime against the same complainant, his grandmother. I do hereby sentence him to serve 6-year imprisonment. 14 days Right of Appeal, explained DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU IN OPEN COURT THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 2026 ALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE In the presence of; https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/4129/eng@2026-03-31 1

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