Mbugua v Republic [2023] KEHC 20175 (KLR)

Mbugua v Republic (Revision Case E660 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 20175 (KLR) (12 July 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 20175 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E660 of 2022

SM Mohochi, J

July 12, 2023

Between

Samuel Njoroge Mbugua

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The applicant was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of eighteen (18) months on Count 1 and Count 2 both sentences running concurrently.

2. This court has reviewed the trial proceedings in Molo C. M’s Court Criminal Case No.1508 of 2020.

3. The Applicant was charged with a Nickson Musalia Angoni that was initially imprisoned on August 14, 2019 for three years having been convicted for a similar offence. He subsequently sought review and the same was allowed and he was placed to serve the Community at the Molo Community Service Office for three (3) months.

4. The court has upon review found that the trial court took into consideration all factors when imposing the case.

The application for revision fails for want of merit.The application is accordingly dismissed.

SIGNED, DATED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT AT NAKURU ON THIS 12TH JULY 2023MOHOCHI S.MJUDGEIn the presence of: -Court Assistant – ScholaState Counsel – Ms. Mburu