Republic v Sheikh & another (Criminal Case 5 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 6195 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Sentence) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6195 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT GARISSA CRIMINAL CASE 5 OF 2020 JN ONYIEGO, J MAY 7, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND SAHAL ALI SHEIKH ............................................................................. 1ST ACCUSED IBRAHIM AHMED DAGANE ............................................................. 2ND ACCUSED SENTENCE 1. The Accused Person was charged with the offence of Murder but jumped bail before judgment was delivered. Accused having been found guilty in absentia of the offence of Manslaughter, he will not benefit from the element of mitigation. However, the court has been informed that he is a first offender. Nevertheless, life was lost through careless use of firearm. A deterrent sentence is necessary. Accordingly, Accused is sentenced to serve 15 years imprisonment upon his arrest. Warrant of Arrest still in force. Right of Appeal 14 days. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY 2026 HON. J.N. ONYIEGO JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6195/eng@2026-05-07 1
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