Machogu v Republic [2022] KEHC 12391 (KLR)

Machogu v Republic (Criminal Revision E035 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 12391 (KLR) (4 August 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 12391 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nyamira

Criminal Revision E035 of 2022

JN Kamau, J

August 4, 2022

Between

Peter Mausi Machogu

Applicant

and

The Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The applicant was charged and convicted on his own plea of guilty of the offence of Burglary contrary to section 304(2) and stealing contrary to section 279(b) of the Penal Code cap 63 (Laws of Kenya). He was also charged with the offence of handling stolen goods contrary to section 322(1) as read with section 322(2) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to twelve (12) months imprisonment on 23/11/2021. His earliest release date was 23/7/2022. In the unlikely event that he is still in custody, it is hereby directed that he be released forthwith unless he be held for any other lawful cause. Orders accordingly.

DATED AND DELIVERED AT NYAMIRA ON THIS 4TH AUGUST 2022J. KAMAUJUDGE