[2023] KEHC 554 (KLR)
The court found that, considering the applicant's advanced age, poor health, and the positive recommendation in the probation report, the custodial sentence imposed was no longer appropriate. The applicant had already served 2.5 months of his sentence, and the court determined that this period was sufficient...
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- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 554 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Mugambi Kiogo; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Meru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Revision Case E258 of 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling on Sentence Review
- Outcome
- sentences commuted to period already served; applicant released
- Judges
- TW Cherere
- Legal Topics
- Forcible Detainer, Threatening Breach of Peace, Sentencing Review, Probation Reports
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Mugambi Kiogo
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling on Sentence Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant's custodial sentence should be reviewed in light of his age, health, and the probation report.
- 2 Whether the period already served is sufficient punishment for the offences committed.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that, considering the applicant's advanced age, poor health, and the positive recommendation in the probation report, the custodial sentence imposed was no longer appropriate. The applicant had already served 2.5 months of his sentence, and the court determined that this period was sufficient punishment in the circumstances. Therefore, the sentences of 18 months and 4 months were commuted to the period already served, effectively releasing the applicant from further custody.
Court Disposition
sentences commuted to period already served; applicant released
Orders
- The 18 months and 4 months’ sentences are hereby commuted to the period already served.
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Kiogo v Republic (Revision Case E258 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 554 (KLR) (2 February 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 554 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Meru
Revision Case E258 of 2022
TW Cherere, J
February 2, 2023
Between
Mugambi Kiogo
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
Ruling
1. Mugambi Kiogo (Applicant) was charged in Meru Cr. Case No. E977 of 2021 with forcible detainer contrary to section 91 of the Penal Codeand threatening breach of peace contrary to section 95(1)(b) of the same Act. He was convicted and sentenced on November 1, 2022 to serve 18 months and 4 months respectively.
2. I have considered the probation report filed on December 22, 2022. It reveals that Applicant who is 65 years old is sickly and on medication. He regrets his actions. The report recommends that a non-custodial sentence.
3. I have considered the probation report. Applicant has served 2 ½ months of his 18 months’ sentence. Considering his age and health status, I find that this is a suitable case for review of sentence.
4. It is therefore ordered that the 18 months and 4 months’ sentences be and are hereby commuted to period already served.
DELIVERED IN MERU THIS 02nd__DAY OFFebruary__2023WAMAE. T. W. CHEREREJUDGEAppearancesCourt Assistant - KinotiApplicant - PresentFor the Respondent - Ms. Kitoto (PPC)