Wanjiri v Republic [2024] KEHC 8698 (KLR)

Wanjiri v Republic (Revision Case E090 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 8698 (KLR) (19 July 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 8698 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Murang'a

Revision Case E090 of 2024

S Mbungi, J

July 19, 2024

Between

Bonface Mwangi Wanjiri

Accused

and

Republic

Prosecution

Ruling

1. The inmate has requested the court to invoke its powers under section 362 of Criminal Act and the review the sentence of two years meted on him by trial court.

2. I have looked at the charge and the sentence. The court sought for a probation report on his suitability. I have looked at the report filed by Rose Muriu. After interviewing relevant sources, she found the inmate suitable for non- custodial sentence.

3. I have no reason to doubt the findings of the probation officer. I do review the sentence imposed by the trial court and substitute it with an order that the inmate (applicant) to Service Community Server Order at Gacharage Assistant Chief Office under the supervision of Assistant Chief Gacharage for the remainder of the term of sentence.Right of appeal 14 days.

DATED 19TH DAY OF JULY, 2024 AND READ IN OPEN COURT INT EH PRESENCE OF COURT ASSISTANT ELIZABETH, RESPONDENT AND THE INMATE.HON. MR. JUSTICE S. MBUNGIJUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT