Wilson Kibet Tonui v Republic [2013] KEHC 1419 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

REVISION NO. 250 OF 2013

(Being A Revision in the Conviction and Sentence on 28. 11. 2012 by the Honourable  Senior Resident Magistrate, M.O.OKUCHE  at Sotik in Criminal .Case No.1514 of 2012)

WILSON KIBET TONUI........................................APPLICANT

-VERSUS-

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

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

RULING ON REVISION

The applicant Wilson Kibet Tonui was convicted and sentenced to 11 months imprisonment effective 28/11/2012 on account of committing offence of grievous harm contrary to Section 234 of the Penal Code.  He has served 11 months imprisonment.

The report by the probation officer indicated that he is remorseful and he is suitable for community service.

In view of the report, the sentence by the honourable trial court is altered and the applicant shall serve the community for 30 days at the Cheborgei location Chief's office under the supervision of the Chief.

Signed, datedanddeliveredin court atKerichothisFriday, 18th October, 2013.

BYRAM ONGAYA

JUDGE