Ruto v Republic [2024] KEHC 14753 (KLR)

Ruto v Republic (Criminal Revision E489 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 14753 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 14753 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Revision E489 of 2024

PN Gichohi, J

November 25, 2024

Between

Hellen Ruto

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file has been brought up for Revision in order to decongest the Nakuru GK prison.

2. The Applicant (Hellen Ruto) was charged in Molo MCCR E1039 of 2023 with the offence of Assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code.

3. The particulars are that on diverse dates between June, 2022 and 7th May, 2023 at Boror village in Rongai Sub County within Nakuru County, assaulted her child Lucas Kipsigei thereby occasioning him actual bodily harm.

4. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve 3 (three) years imprisonment.

5. The Sentence Review Report by the Probation officer, Molo dated 19th November, 2024 found the Applicant suitable for Community Service. It is recommended that she be placed on Community Service Order to serve the reminder of her sentence at Salgaa Assistant Chief Camp.

6. This case is suitable for Revision. The Applicant is now to serve the reminder thereof under Community Service Order at Salgaa Assistant Chief Camp.

7. The terms will be explained to her.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 25THDAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024. PATRICIA GICHOHIJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Kihara for RespondentRuto - Court Assistant