Kipngetich v Republic [2023] KEHC 3416 (KLR)

Kipngetich v Republic (Revision Case E638 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 3416 (KLR) (20 April 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 3416 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E638 of 2022

HM Nyaga, J

April 20, 2023

Between

Dickson Tonui Kipngetich

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The applicant Dickson Tonui Kipngetich was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offence of dealing with Alcoholic Drinks for sale without Licence contrary to section 7(1) (b) as read with section 62 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No.4 of 2010.

2. He was sentenced to serve 9 months’ imprisonment on December 5, 2022.

3. He has so far served about 4 months in prison. He is a first time offender.

4. According to sentence Review Report filed on February 1, 2023 the applicant has been conducting himself well while in prison. He has learnt his lesson and he is remorseful. The Community Service officer one Douglas Mwiraria recommends he be placed on Community service.

5. Considering the applicant has spent considerable time in prison and in the spirit of decongesting the prison, I hereby exercise judicial discretion and suspend the remainder of the prison term and order for his release from prison forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held.

6. File Closed.

DATED, SIGNED & DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 20THApril, 2023. H.M. NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of:C/A JenifferMs Murunga for stateApplicant present