Juma v Republic [2024] KEHC 6622 (KLR)

Juma v Republic (Criminal Revision E146 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 6622 (KLR) (6 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6622 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Eldoret

Criminal Revision E146 of 2024

RN Nyakundi, J

June 6, 2024

Between

Stephen Juma

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

Representation:Mr. Mark Mugun for the state 1. The applicant was charged with the offence of Malicious damage to property, contrary to Section 339(1) as read with Section 339(2) a of the Penal Code.

2. The applicant pleaded guilty to the offence before Hon. C. Kesse on 19th April, 2024 and as a consequence, he was convicted on his own plea of guilty and sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 20,000/= in default 3 months imprisonment.

3. The sentenced imposed runs to 19th June, 2024, which according to the sentence review report filed on 31st May, 2024, the Accused wishes to serve the sentence imposed to completion. I however find that given the circumstances of the case, the period already served is sufficient and the sentenced is hereby reviewed to the period served in custody. The applicant shall be set at liberty, unless he is otherwise lawfully held.

4. It is so ordered.

SIGNED, DATE AND DELIVERED AT ELDORET THIS 6THDAY OF JUNE 2024. .....................R. NYAKUNDIJUDGE