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Republic v Atieli [2024] KEHC 6208 (KLR)

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Republic v Atieli (Criminal Case 38 of 2011) [2024] KEHC 6208 (KLR) (20 May 2024) (Sentence)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6208 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Criminal Case 38 of 2011

PJO Otieno, J

May 20, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Chrispo Owiso Atieli

Accused

Sentence

1. The court has considered the address by Accused in mitigation and the Pre-sentence Report with the application of Objects of Sentencing in mind.

2. The court takes note of the fact that the Accused remained in custody between his date of arrest on 3rd June, 2011 and July, 2017 a period of seven (7) years.

3. The court further takes into account the fact that the Accused has been on bond since 2017 without any incidence on his safety.

4. The court having taken all into consideration sentences the Accused to an imprisonment term of five (5) years to commence on the 26th January, 2024 when she was convicted.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2024. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ms. Chala for the ProsecutionMr. Osango for the AccusedCourt Assistant: Polycap