Shepha v Republic [2024] KEHC 15772 (KLR)

Shepha v Republic (Criminal Revision 263 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 15772 (KLR) (13 December 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 15772 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Revision 263 of 2024

DR Kavedza, J

December 13, 2024

Between

Tetu Ole Shepha

Applicant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Isaac Juma is suitable for consideration of their sentence review in the spirit of prison decongestion pursuant to the Chief Justice Memo dated 7th December 2022.

2. The applicant was convicted on 21st March 2006 for the offence of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the penal code. He was sentenced to thirty (30) years imprisonment.

3. The applicant is remaining with one year and three months of his prison sentence. I therefore find that the Applicant is eligible for a non-custodial sentence and release him for a non-custodial sentence.

4. The appellant is directed to report to Kajiado Probation office for a period of three years.Orders accordingly.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024. ......................D. KAVEDZAJUDGE