Angima v Republic [2023] KEHC 19617 (KLR)

Angima v Republic (Criminal Revision E056 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 19617 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 19617 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nyamira

Criminal Revision E056 of 2023

WA Okwany, J

June 29, 2023

Between

Edwin Angima

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Magistrates’ Court at Keroka, Criminal Case No. MCCR E180 of 2023 by Hon. B.M. Kimtai, Senior Principal Magistrate on 29th March 2023)

Ruling

1. The Applicant was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offence of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace contrary to section 95 (1) (b) of the Penal Code. The trial court sentenced him to serve 6 months imprisonment. The Report by Jackline C. Mwei the Probation Officer dated 13th June 2023 and filed on 14th June 2023 recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant serves a Community Service Order at Mogweko sub-chief’s office under the supervision of the area assistant chief for a period of 2 months.Orders accordingly.

DATED AND DELIVERED AT NYAMIRA ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JUNE 2023. W.A. OKWANYJUDGE