Victor Gatara v Republic [2015] KEHC 7682 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI

CRIMINAL DIVISION

MISC. APPLICATION NO.90 OF 2015

(An Application for Revision arising out of the conviction and sentence of

C.N. ONDIEKI –RM delivered on 23rd January 2015

in Kibera CM.CR. Case No.4625 of 2013

VICTOR GATARA…………..…..…...……………………APPLLICANT

VERSUS

REPUBLIC…….……………………………………………RESPONDENT

RULING

This court has considered the applicant’s plea for reduction of sentence. The court notes that the applicant was in remand custody for one year before he was convicted.  Taking into consideration that the stolen motor vehicle was recovered, this court will favourably consider the applicant’s application for reduction of sentence.  The sentence of the trial court of two years imprisonment is reduced to one year imprisonment. The sentence shall take effect from 23th January 2015 when the applicant was sentenced by the trial court.  It is so ordered.

DATED AT NAIROBI THIS 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2015

L. KIMARU

JUDGE