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Lodengo v Republic [2023] KEHC 3455 (KLR)

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Lodengo v Republic (Revision Case E539 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 3455 (KLR) (27 April 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 3455 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E539 of 2022

HM Nyaga, J

April 27, 2023

Between

Kelvin Lowot Lodengo

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The Applicant Kelvin Lowot Lodengo was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offence of Personation contrary to Section 382 of the Penal Code and Conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to Section 393 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to serve 12 months’ imprisonment on 31st August, 2022.

2. He has so far served about 7months in prison.

3. In the Sentence Review Report filed on 17th January,2023 the Probation Officer, Salim A.G recommends probation for 6 months. However, according to the verbal report received from the Prison officer on 27th April,2023 the accused has since been released from prison. Accordingly, the request for revision is overtaken by events.

4. File closed.

DATED, SIGNED & DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 27TH APRIL, 2023. H.M. NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of:C/A JenifferMs Murunga for stateApplicant –N/A