Maseno v Republic [2024] KEHC 11570 (KLR)

Maseno v Republic (Criminal Revision 240 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 11570 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 11570 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Revision 240 of 2024

DR Kavedza, J

September 30, 2024

Between

Paul Mogeni Maseno

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Paul Mogeni Maseno is suitable for consideration of his sentence review in the spirit of prison decongestion pursuant to the Chief Justice Memo dated 7th December 2022.

2. The applicant was convicted for the offence of escape from lawful custody contrary to section 123 as read with section 36 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to serve 12 months imprisonment.

3. According to the Probation Report and Recommendation letter from prison dated 15th August 2024 on record, the applicant has been receptive to Rehabilitation programs while in prison.

4. In view of the foregoing, it is my finding that the applicant is eligible for early release as the Probation Report found in his favour.

5. The applicant shall be placed on community service under the supervision of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Probation Office.Orders accordingly.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024. ________________D. KAVEDZAJUDGE