State v Oselu alias Mzee & 4 others (Criminal Case 1 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5698 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Sentence)

State v Oselu alias Mzee & 4 others (Criminal Case 1 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5698 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Sentence)

Given the accused's plea bargain, remorse, compensation to the victim's family, and positive pre-sentence reports, a custodial sentence would not serve a meaningful purpose. A non-custodial sentence is appropriate.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5698 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecution: State; Accused: Erick Oliech Oselu alias Mzee; Accused: Emmanuel Shikuku Onoka alias Jerry; Accused: David Ochieng Osuba; Accused: Stephen Omondi Owino; Accused: Johana Agendi Angina
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
30 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case 1 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Plea Bargaining, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Manslaughter Plea Bargaining Sentencing

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Parties

State

Prosecution

Erick Oliech Oselu alias Mzee

Accused

Emmanuel Shikuku Onoka alias Jerry

Accused

David Ochieng Osuba

Accused

Stephen Omondi Owino

Accused

Johana Agendi Angina

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter after plea bargain
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation and pre-sentence reports

Ratio Decidendi

Given the accused's plea bargain, remorse, compensation to the victim's family, and positive pre-sentence reports, a custodial sentence would not serve a meaningful purpose. A non-custodial sentence is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Each accused sentenced to three (3) years’ Probation Service under Probation Officer of their area.