Makori v Republic [2023] KEHC 19815 (KLR)

Makori v Republic (Criminal Revision E061 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 19815 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 19815 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nyamira

Criminal Revision E061 of 2023

WA Okwany, J

June 29, 2023

Between

Jackline Kwamboka Makori

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

(From the original Conviction and Sentence in Criminal Case No. E120 of 2023 by Hon. W.K. Chepseba, Chief Magistrate on 6th February 2023. )

Ruling

1. The Applicant was convicted on her own plea of guilty for the offence of manslaughter contrary to section 202 of the Penal Code. The trial court sentenced her to serve one year imprisonment and she has already served 125 days in custody. The Sentence Review Report filed on June 13, 2023 by Edwin Kimaiyo, the Probation Officer recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant serves a Community Service Order at the Bonyaiguba Primary School under the supervision of the Headteacher for the remaining part of the sentence meted by the trial court.Orders accordingly.

DATED AND DELIVERED AT NYAMIRA ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JUNE 2023. W.A. OKWANYJUDGE