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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 10100 (KLR)

Gwage v Republic

Gwage v Republic [2025] KEHC 10100 (KLR)

The High Court at Kibera dismissed a sentence review application, holding that less than two years served of a five-year rape sentence was not enough for early release.

  • Sentence Review
  • Rape Offence
  • Sexual Offences Act
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Rehabilitation
  • Early Release
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 10103 (KLR)

Kahawa v Republic

Kahawa v Republic [2025] KEHC 10103 (KLR)

The High Court dismissed an application for sentence review, holding that the 10-year sentence for sexual assault was lawful and properly considered.

  • Sentence Review
  • Sexual Offences
  • Mitigation
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Criminal-law
  • Sentence-review
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 10080 (KLR)

Republic v Abdille

Republic v Abdille [2025] KEHC 10080 (KLR)

The High Court at Garissa sentenced Omar Dubow Abdille to 15 years’ imprisonment for manslaughter after a plea bargain and guilty plea.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea Bargain
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Mitigation
  • Remorse
  • Custodial Sentence
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 9843 (KLR)

Republic v Shiboka

Republic v Shiboka [2025] KEHC 9843 (KLR)

The court found that, despite the accused's remorse and strong community support, the gravity of the offence—taking a life—necessitated a custodial sentence. The court balanced the interests of justice, the needs of the victim's family, and the accused's mitigation, including his age, first-offender status, and potential for reform. Applying the Supreme Court's guidance in Muruatetu, the court exercised discretion to impose a determinate sentence rather than the mandatory death penalty. The court determined that a 20-year custodial sentence, less time already served, was appropriate to reflec…

  • Murder
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Mitigation
  • Death Penalty
  • Rehabilitation
  • Custodial Sentence
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 9789 (KLR)

Republic v Tuda

Republic v Tuda [2025] KEHC 9789 (KLR)

The High Court at Siaya sentenced Moses Omondi Tuda to 10 years for manslaughter after a plea bargain, finding custody appropriate despite mitigation.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Plea Bargain
  • Mitigation
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Sentencing
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 10406 (KLR)

Republic v Wambia & 4 others

Republic v Wambia & 4 others [2025] KEHC 10406 (KLR)

The court found that although the accused persons were first offenders and enjoyed community acceptance, the gravity of the offence—murder committed through mob action—necessitated a custodial sentence. The court considered the Sentencing Policy Guidelines, emphasizing deterrence, retribution, and community protection, and rejected the plea for non-custodial sentences. The court referenced precedents where sentences for murder in mob justice contexts were set at 20 to 25 years, rather than the maximum, due to mitigating factors. The court also considered the individual circumstances of each a…

  • Murder
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Mob Justice
  • Mitigation
  • Custodial Sentence
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 9311 (KLR)

Prosecution v Kilonzo

Prosecution v Kilonzo [2025] KEHC 9311 (KLR)

The High Court at Kibera convicted Erick Mumo Kilonzo of manslaughter after a plea bargain and imposed a 15-year prison sentence following a fatal strangulation.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea Bargaining
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Mitigation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Custodial Sentence
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8401 (KLR)

Republic v Oduor

Republic v Oduor [2025] KEHC 8401 (KLR)

High Court sentencing ruling in a murder case. The accused received 20 years’ imprisonment, with time spent in custody counted from the date of arrest.

  • Murder
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Mitigation
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Probation
  • Death Penalty
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8173 (KLR)

Republic v Wario alias Mzungu

Republic v Wario alias Mzungu [2025] KEHC 8173 (KLR)

The High Court at Garsen sentenced the accused to 7 years for manslaughter after a guilty plea and plea bargain, backdated to the date of plea.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea Bargain
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Mitigation
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Sentencing
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8240 (KLR)

Republic v Asamba

Republic v Asamba [2025] KEHC 8240 (KLR)

High Court sentenced the accused to five years for manslaughter after a plea bargain, taking account of custody time under section 333(2).

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Mental Health In Criminal Law
  • Plea Bargain
  • Custodial Sentence
  • Sentencing
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