Republic (DPP) v Mukhabali [2023] KEHC 18255 (KLR)

Republic (DPP) v Mukhabali (Criminal Case E105 of 2021) [2023] KEHC 18255 (KLR) (9 May 2023) (Sentence)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 18255 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Criminal Case E105 of 2021

PJO Otieno, J

May 9, 2023

Between

Republic (DPP)

Prosecutor

and

Godfrey Muchiti Mukhabali

Accused

Sentence

1. It being revealed that the accused is a young man, a first offender with a young family including a child of tender years whose best interest must be taken into account, I do sentence the accused to serve a jail term of six (6) years to commence from the date of his arrest being the February 8, 2021.

2. Upon conclusion of the term, and prior to being set free, he shall execute a cognizance in the sum of Kshs 100,000/= to keep peace and be of good conduct for a period of two (2) years thereafter.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN KAKAMEGA THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY 2023. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ms. Chala for the ProsecutionMr. Mulama for the AccusedCourt Assistant: PolycapHC. Criminal Case No. E105/2021 - Sentence