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Case Number: | Criminal Case 12 of 2013 |
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Parties: | Republic v Bernard Kipngeno Langat |
Date Delivered: | 17 Dec 2014 |
Case Class: | Criminal |
Court: | High Court at Kericho |
Case Action: | Ruling |
Judge(s): | Hedwig Imbosa Ong'udi |
Citation: | Republic v Bernard Kipngeno Langat [2014] eKLR |
Advocates: | M/S Munyolo for State Mr. Mutai for Mr. Ng'eno for Accused |
Court Division: | Criminal |
County: | Kericho |
Advocates: | M/S Munyolo for State Mr. Mutai for Mr. Ng'eno for Accused |
History Advocates: | Both Parties Represented |
Case Outcome: | Sentenced 4 years |
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO
CRIMINAL CASE NO. 12 OF 2013
REPUBLIC …………………………..….... PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
BERNARD KIPNGENO LANGAT ………….... ACCUSED
RULING ON SENTENCE
1.The accused was initially charged with Murder which was later reduced to Manslaughter contrary to Section 202 as read with Section 205 of the Penal Code after a plea bargaining arrangement.
The deceased was the accused person's father. He did not attack the accused. It is the accused who went to his father's house at night and attacked the father. This was uncalled for.
He is sentenced to four (4) years imprisonment. Orders accordingly.
Dated, signed and delivered this 17th day of December, 2014
H.I. ONG'UDI
JUDGE
In the presence of ;
M/S Munyolo for State
Mr. Mutai for Mr. Ng'eno for Accused
Accused – present in person
Lagat – Court Assistant
Interpretation – English/Kipsigis