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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5941 (KLR)

Munyithya v Republic

Munyithya v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E022 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5941 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

The High Court declined to reduce a 10-year manslaughter sentence, holding that the trial court had properly considered mitigation and sentencing guidelines.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Sentence-reduction
  • Mitigation
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5630 (KLR)

Republic v Mambo alias Kabogo

Republic v Mambo alias Kabogo (Criminal Case E006 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 5630 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

After a manslaughter conviction, the High Court sentenced the accused to 10 years’ imprisonment, finding a custodial term necessary despite mitigation and a probation recommendation.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigation
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5625 (KLR)

Republic v Masikonde

Republic v Masikonde (Criminal Case E020 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 5625 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Sentence)

High Court sentence for manslaughter after a plea agreement: the accused received 15 years’ imprisonment, backdated to the arraignment date.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Plea-agreement
  • Aggravating-and-mitigating-factors
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5496 (KLR)

Republic v Sang

Republic v Sang (Criminal Case E007 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5496 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Judgment)

After a guilty plea to manslaughter, the High Court sentenced Robert Kipkorir Sang to 10 years’ imprisonment for killing his brother in a knife attack.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea-bargaining
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigation
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5604 (KLR)

Karimi v Republic

Karimi v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E030 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5604 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Ruling)

The High Court at Voi reviewed a five-year manslaughter sentence and substituted the unserved portion with probation, citing the best interests of the applicant’s children.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentence-review
  • Probation
  • Best-interests-of-the-child
  • Criminal-sentencing
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5585 (KLR)

Republic v Hassan

Republic v Hassan (Criminal Case E006 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5585 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Judgment)

The High Court at Voi convicted Omar Muhidin Hassan of manslaughter after finding he used excessive force in a fatal confrontation, but no malice aforethought.

  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Self-defence
  • Intoxication
  • Malice-aforethought
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5408 (KLR)

Republic v Korir

Republic v Korir (Criminal Case E010 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5408 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Ruling)

After a manslaughter plea bargain, the High Court sentenced Hillary Korir to 10 years’ imprisonment, citing deterrence, the violent circumstances, and the failed reconciliation.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea-bargaining
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigation
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5475 (KLR)

Republic v Mwanguwa

Republic v Mwanguwa (Criminal Case E004 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5475 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Sentence)

The High Court at Voi sentenced Gift Mwanguwa to five years’ imprisonment for manslaughter after a plea bargain, citing remorse, a guilty plea, and mitigation.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea-bargaining
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigating-factors
  • Aggravating-factors
  • Plea-bargain
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5428 (KLR)

Republic v Kipyegon

Republic v Kipyegon (Criminal Case E049 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5428 (KLR) (27 April 2026) (Ruling)

The High Court sentenced Peter Korir Kipyegon to 10 years in prison for manslaughter, after weighing mitigation, reconciliation efforts, and the use of a knife.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigation
  • Reconciliation
  • Custodial-sentence
  • Custodial-sentences
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Criminal-law [2026] KEHC 5561 (KLR)

Republic v DM alias D

Republic v DM alias D (Criminal Case E056 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5561 (KLR) (24 April 2026) (Judgment)

The High Court convicted Dennis Mudavi alias Dingo of manslaughter on a plea bargain, then sentenced him to 15 years’ imprisonment from 8 August 2021.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea-bargaining
  • Sentencing
  • Juvenile-justice
  • Plea-bargain
  • Criminal-law
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