Robert Kipkoech Langat v Republic [2013] KEHC 1379 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

REVISION NO. 241 OF 2013

(Being A Revision in the Conviction and Sentence on 03. 06. 2013 by the Honourable Resident Magistrate, Nancy Barasa at Sotik in Criminal Case No.286 of 2013)

ROBERT KIPKOECH LANGAT....................................APPLICANT

-VERSUS-

REPUBLIC.................................................................RESPONDENT

(Before Hon. Justice Byram Ongaya on Friday 18th October, 2013)

RULING ON REVISION

The applicant Robert Kipkoech Langat pleaded guilty to the offence of malicious damage to property contrary to Section 339 (1) of the Penal Code.  He was convicted and sentenced to 7 months imprisonment effective 03/06/2013.

The report by the probation officer shows that the applicant is remorseful, is keen to reconcile with the complainant and put on clothes of law abiding citizens.

I have noted the improved behaviour of the applicant and considered that the imprisonment period is due to end on 24/10/2013.  Accordingly, the sentence by the honourable trial court is altered and the applicant is discharged from prison forthwith.

Signed, dated and delivered in court at Kericho this Friday, 18th October, 2013.

BYRAM ONGAYA

JUDGE