Ewoi v Republic [2024] KEHC 2765 (KLR)

Ewoi v Republic (Revision Case E060 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 2765 (KLR) (15 March 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 2765 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E060 of 2024

HM Nyaga, J

March 15, 2024

Between

John Ekai Ewoi

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file has been brought up for revision in order to decongest the Nakuru GK Prison.

2. The Applicant was charged with the offence of;Stealing contrary to Section 268 as read with Section 275 of the Penal Code.The particulars are that;On the 27th day of July, 2023 at Koleni Estate, in Nakuru West Sub County within Nakuru County, stole one Itel P681w, mobile phone value at Kshs. 10,700/= the property of Catherine Kwamboka.

3. He pleaded guilty and he was sentenced;Two (2) years imprisonment.

4. The Applicant has served a substantial part of this sentence.

5. The Sentence Review Report by the Probation Officer, Nakuru County found the Applicant suitable for Community Service. It is recommended that he performs the same at Sobea Chief’s Camp.

6. I find this case fit for Revision and order that the sentence of the trial court be revised. The Applicant is now to serve the remainder thereof under Community Service at Sobea Chief’s Camp for Six (6) months.

7. The terms will be explained to him.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­.......................................H. M. NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of;C/A OleperonN/A for state