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Republic v Malala [2024] KEHC 6207 (KLR)

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Republic v Malala (Criminal Case E120 of 2021) [2024] KEHC 6207 (KLR) (22 May 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6207 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Criminal Case E120 of 2021

PJO Otieno, J

May 22, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Gabriel Makhulo Malala

Accused

Ruling

1. The court gives due regard to the address by Counsel in mitigation, takes note of the Pre-sentence Report and the Objects and Goals of Sentencing in Criminal Justice System.

2. The court sentences the Accused to serve a jail term of eight (8) years computed from the 25. 5.2021.

3. He has a right of appeal to be exercised within fifteen (15) days from today.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA THIS 22ND DAY OF MAY, 2024. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ms. Chala for the ProsecutionMr. Achero for the AccusedCourt Assistant: Polycap