Ochieng v Republic [2024] KEHC 11842 (KLR)

Ochieng v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E103 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 11842 (KLR) (27 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 11842 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Siaya

Miscellaneous Criminal Application E103 of 2023

RE Aburili, J

September 27, 2024

Between

John Ochieng Ochieng

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

(Being an Application for review of Conviction and sentence of High Court of Siaya vide Criminal Case No. E006 of 2020 delivered by Hon. Justice R. E. ABURILI, J on 25/1/2022 Criminal Case E006 of 2020 )

Ruling

1. The applicant John Ochieng Ochieng was convicted of the offence of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code vide HCR E006/2020 and sentenced to serve life imprisonment on 25/1/2022. He applies for sentence review.

2. I have considered the application filed on 3/8/2023 and the submissions in support vested. I find no jurisdiction in this court to review the lawful sentence imposed.

3. The application dated and filed on 3/8/2023 is found to be devoid of any substance. It is hereby dismissed.File is closed. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT SIAYA THIS 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE