Njihia v Republic [2024] KEHC 3008 (KLR)

Njihia v Republic (Revision Case E070 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 3008 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 3008 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Revision Case E070 of 2024

HM Nyaga, J

March 20, 2024

Between

Richard Njihia

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:Stealing Contrary to Section 265 and 275 of the Penal Code.The particulars are that;On the 9th day of December 2023 at Muraya Farm in Njoro Sub Count within Nakuru County, stole a barbed wire worth Kshs. 3,000/= the property of Francis Muraya.

3. He pleaded guilty and he was sentenced to serve twelve (12) months imprisonment.

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

5. The Sentence Review Report by the Probation Officer, Nakuru County found the Applicant suitable for Community Service. It is recommended that he performs the same at Mwigito’s Chief Camp.

6. I find this case fit for Revision and order that the sentence of the trial court be revised. The Applicant is now to serve the remainder thereof under Community Service at Mwigito’s Chief Camp for a period of three (3) months.

7. The terms will be explained to him.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024. ­­­­­­­­..........................H. M. NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of;C/A OleperonN/A for stateNKR H.C.Rev.E070 of 2024 Page 2 of 2