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Republic v Ponoto [2023] KEHC 22729 (KLR)

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Republic v Ponoto (Criminal Case 17 of 2020) [2023] KEHC 22729 (KLR) (25 September 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 22729 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Case 17 of 2020

HK Chemitei, J

September 25, 2023

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Njige Sangau Ole Ponoto

Accused

Ruling

1. It is evident that the accused is a habitual offender. The deceased met his death in the most despicable manner.

2. In the premises, I hereby sentence the accused to serve twenty (20) years imprisonment to run from 16/4/2020 when he was first arraigned in Court.Orders accordingly.

DATED SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU VIA VIDEO LINK THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023. H K CHEMITEIJUDGE