Musisi v Republic [2025] KEHC 5997 (KLR)

Musisi v Republic (Criminal Revision 9 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 5997 (KLR) (14 May 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 5997 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Revision 9 of 2025

DR Kavedza, J

May 14, 2025

Between

Dickson Musisi

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Dickson Musisi 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 charged and convicted for the offence of stealing contrary to section 268 as read with section 275 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to serve one-year imprisonment.

3. As for his conduct in prison, the applicant has attended a number of trainings and counselling sessions, which have been instrumental in his rehabilitation process. The applicant’s family is also committed to helping him effectively rehabilitate and ensure successful reintegration into the community.

4. In view of the foregoing, it is my finding that the applicant is eligible for early release as the report found in his favour. In my view, the applicant is eligible to a non-custodial sentence.

5. Consequently, the applicant is released on Probation for a period of six months. The applicant is directed to report to Dagoretti Probation Office.Orders accordingly.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 14THDAY OF MAY 2025D. KAVEDZAJUDGE