Mugo v Republic [2023] KEHC 19813 (KLR)

Mugo v Republic (Criminal Revision E072 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 19813 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 19813 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nyamira

Criminal Revision E072 of 2023

WA Okwany, J

June 29, 2023

Between

Joram Thuo Mugo

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

(From the original Conviction and Sentence in Criminal Case No. E936 of 2019 by Hon. Kimtai, Senior Principal Magistrate on 13th February 2022)

Ruling

1. The applicant was charged and convicted of the offence of grievous harm contrary to section 234 of the Penal Code. The trial court sentenced him to 3 years imprisonment. The applicant has already served 11 months in custody. The report by Peter Mogusu Ayienda the Probation Officer filed on June 14, 2023 recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the applicant serves a Community Service Order at Keroka Probation Office for the remaining 13 months of his sentence.Orders accordingly.

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