[2024] KEHC 6319 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant, having served 10 months of a three-year sentence for assault causing actual bodily harm, was eligible for early release based on the Chief Justice's decongestion memo. The favourable probation report, evidence of remorse, participation in rehabilitation programs, and family...
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- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 6319 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Clinton Katavuka; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kibera
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision 86 of 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling on Sentence Revision
- Outcome
- custodial sentence substituted with community service order
- Judges
- DR Kavedza
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing Revision, Non Custodial Sentences, Community Service Orders
- Source Language
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Parties
Clinton Katavuka
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling on Sentence Revision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant qualifies for substitution of a custodial sentence with a non-custodial sentence under the Chief Justice's decongestion memo.
- 2 Whether the applicant's conduct and probation report support early release and community service order.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant, having served 10 months of a three-year sentence for assault causing actual bodily harm, was eligible for early release based on the Chief Justice's decongestion memo. The favourable probation report, evidence of remorse, participation in rehabilitation programs, and family support demonstrated that the applicant was a suitable candidate for a non-custodial sentence. Consequently, the custodial sentence was substituted with a community service order for twelve months under supervision, to facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Court Disposition
custodial sentence substituted with community service order
Orders
- The sentence of three years imprisonment is substituted with a community service order for twelve months under the supervision of the Kawangware BP Chief’s Office.
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Katavuka v Republic (Criminal Revision 86 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 6319 (KLR) (27 May 2024) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6319 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Kibera
Criminal Revision 86 of 2024
DR Kavedza, J
May 27, 2024
Between
Clinton Katavuka
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
Ruling
1. This file was brought before me for the decongestion exercise pursuant to the Chief Justice’s memo dated 7/12/2022, which provides that inmates who are serving three (3) years imprisonment or less, or those serving long sentences but have a balance of three (3) years or less may be considered for non-custodial sentences.
2. The applicant was charged and convicted for the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to section 251 of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to serve three (3) years imprisonment.
3. The probation report brought to court indicates that the applicant has serve 10 months. The probation report was also favourable. Additionally, the report indicates that the applicant is remorseful and prays that he be granted on a community service order.
4. As for his conduct in prison, the applicant has attended a number of trainings and counselling sessions, which have been instrumental in his rehabilitation process. The applicant’s family is also committed to helping him effectively rehabilitate and ensure successful reintegration into the community.
5. In view of the foregoing, it is my finding that the applicant is eligible for early release as the report found in his favour. In my view, the applicant is eligible for a non-custodial sentence.
6. I therefore substitute the sentence of three years imposed and direct the applicant be placed on community service order under the supervision of the Kawangware BP Chief’s Office for a period of twelve (12) months.
RULING DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS DAY 27TH DAY OF MAY 2024. D. KAVEDZA..................................JUDGEI certify that this is a true copy of the originalSignedDEPUTY REGISTRAR