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Criminal Law [2021] KEHC 8127 (KLR)

Republic v Jared Onyoni Maina

Republic v Jared Onyoni Maina [2021] KEHC 8127 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case 15 of 2020
Judge
REA Ougo

The High Court at Kisii sentenced a man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter to 10 years’ imprisonment after considering remorse, first-offender status, intoxication, and family circumstances.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Mitigation
  • First Offender
  • Alcohol Intoxication
  • Family Circumstances
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Criminal Law [2010] KECA 280 (KLR)

Samuel Karanja Mburu v Republic

Samuel Karanja Mburu v Republic [2010] KECA 280 (KLR)

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal Appeal 75 of 2009

The Court of Appeal upheld a nine-year manslaughter sentence for a drunk appellant who fatally assaulted and strangled his father, finding no basis to interfere.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Guilty Plea
  • Mitigation
  • Alcohol Intoxication
  • Judicial Discretion
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