Ogutu v Republic [2023] KEHC 3748 (KLR)

Ogutu v Republic (Criminal Revision E557 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 3748 (KLR) (27 April 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 3748 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Revision E557 of 2022

HM Nyaga, J

April 27, 2023

Between

Peter Omondi Ogutu

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The Applicant, Peter Omondi Ogutu was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offence of Stealing contrary to Section 268 as read with section 275 of the Penal Code.

2. On September 19, 2022 he was sentenced to serve 6 months’ imprisonment.

3. The Order before this Court is for revision.

4. The Applicant finished serving his sentence on or about March 19, 2023. Having finished serving the sentence imposed by the trial court, there is nothing for this court to revise.

5. Consequently, the only just order which this court can make which I hereby do, is to order that the application is overtaken by events. Orders accordingly.

6. File closed.

DATED, SIGNED & DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 27TH APRIL, 2023. H M NYAGAJUDGEIn the presence of:C/A JenifferMs Murunga for stateApplicant N/A