Ephilet v Republic (Criminal Revision E024 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4837 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Ruling)
Given the applicant's circumstances and lack of justification for denial of fine option, the application for review of sentence is merited.
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 4837 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Eliphelet Dan Chaunde; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Judgment Date
- 17 April 2026
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision E024 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling
- Outcome
- Application allowed; custodial sentence substituted with fine option.
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Dangerous Driving, Reckless Driving, Fine Alternative
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Eliphelet Dan Chaunde
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed should be reviewed in favour of a fine alternative
Ratio Decidendi
Given the applicant's circumstances and lack of justification for denial of fine option, the application for review of sentence is merited.
Court Disposition
Application allowed; custodial sentence substituted with fine option.
Orders
- On each of the first three counts, the applicant to pay a fine of 70,000 KES.
- On the fourth count, the applicant to pay a fine of 20,000 KES.
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