Mutahi v Republic [2024] KEHC 2083 (KLR)

Mutahi v Republic (Revision Case E091 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 2083 (KLR) (4 March 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 2083 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E091 of 2024

HM Nyaga, J

March 4, 2024

Between

Michael Mwangi Mutahi

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file has been brought up for revision in order to decongest the Nakuru GK Prison.

2. The Applicant was charged with the offence of Being in possession of cannabis sativa (Bhang), Contrary to Section 3(1) (a) as read with Section 3(2) (b) of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotrophic Substance Control Act No. 4 of 2022.

3. He pleaded guilty and he was sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs. 10,000/= in default three (3) months.

4. The Applicant has served a substantial part of this sentence.

5. Therefore I revise the sentence to the period already served.

6. The Applicant is to be released from prison forthwith.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024. H. M. NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of;C/A KipsugutN/A for state