Njuguna alias Kamau v Republic [2024] KEHC 14758 (KLR)

Njuguna alias Kamau v Republic (Criminal Revision E535 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 14758 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 14758 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Revision E535 of 2024

PN Gichohi, J

November 25, 2024

Between

Patrick Njuguna alias Kamau

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 (Patrick Njuguna alias Kamau) was charged in Molo MCCR E818 of 2024 with the offence of Stealing contrary to Section 268 as read with Section 275 of the Penal code.

3. The particulars are that on the diverse dates between 27th November, 2023 to 30th November, 2023 at Bidii Stores/Supermarket, Elburgon Location in Molo Sub County within Nakuru County you stole assorted shop goods (as per lost attached) valued at Ksh.918,115/= the properties of George Muiru Ndungu.

4. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve three (3) years imprisonment.

5. The Sentence Review Report filed on 22nd November, 2024 by the Probation officer, Molo found the Applicant suitable for Community Service. It is recommended that he be placed on Community Service Order for the remaining part of his sentence at Elburgon Police Station.

6. This case is suitable for Revision. The Applicant is now to serve the reminder of his sentence thereof under Community Service Order at Elburgon Police Station.

7. The terms will be explained to him.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 25THDAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024. PATRICIA GICHOHIJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Kihara for RespondentRuto - Court AssistantRULING NAKURU HIGH COURT CRIMINAL REVISION NO. E535 OF 2024 Page 1