Njambi v Republic [2023] KEHC 20891 (KLR)

Njambi v Republic (Criminal Revision E543 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 20891 (KLR) (Crim) (26 July 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 20891 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)

Criminal

Criminal Revision E543 of 2023

DR Kavedza, J

July 26, 2023

Between

Charles Njambi

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. Before me is an application vide a letter dated 17/7/2023 from Omingo & Associates, Advocates for the applicant seeking sentence review. The applicant was convicted on his own plea of guilty and on 13/7/2023, he was sentenced to eight (8) months imprisonment for the offence of reckless driving contrary to section 47(1)(a) of the Traffic Act, Cap 403.

2. Having considered the application and the oral submissions of Mr Omingo for the applicant and Ms Chege for the respondent, I affirm the applicant’s conviction and order as follows:a.That the period the applicant has served is sufficient and he is hereby discharged.b.That the applicant to undergo a refresher driving course at Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya).c.That the applicant’s driving license shall be retained until he undergoes the refresher course at AA Kenya.d.That a copy of a certificate from AA Kenya to be filed in court.e.That this matter shall be mentioned on 21/9/2023 for directions.It is so ordered.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY 2023. .D. KAVEDZAJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr Omingo for the applicant.Ms Chege for the State.Joy C/A