Kabutu v Republic [2024] KEHC 9935 (KLR)

Kabutu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E019 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 9935 (KLR) (24 July 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 9935 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kerugoya

Criminal Appeal E019 of 2024

RM Mwongo, J

July 24, 2024

Between

Jane Wakuthii Kabutu

Appellant

and

Republic

Respondent

(Being an appeal against Conviction and Sentence of Hon. G.W. Kirugumi Principal Magistrate) at Kerugoya Chief Magistrate’s Court in Criminal Case No. E603 of 2023 delivered on 9th May, 2024)

Ruling

1. The Court notes that the applicant was not given an option of a fine despite being a first offender.

2. I hereby review the sentence imposed to a fine of Kshs.30,000/=.

3. Orders accordingly.

4. In default to serve the existing term.

R. MWONGOJUDGE24. 7. 2024