[2025] KEHC 3087 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant, having pleaded guilty to manufacturing alcoholic drinks without a license, was properly convicted. However, after considering the Sentence Review Report recommending a non-custodial sentence and the applicant's circumstances, the court exercised its discretion to revise the...
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- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 3087 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Teresia Nyamoita Morara; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nyamira
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision E028 of 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling
- Outcome
- custodial sentence set aside and substituted with community service order
- Judges
- WA Okwany
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing Review, Plea of Guilty, Alcoholic Drinks Control, Non Custodial Sentence
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Parties
Teresia Nyamoita Morara
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial sentence imposed for manufacturing alcoholic drinks without a license was appropriate in the circumstances.
- 2 Whether the applicant should be granted a non-custodial sentence based on the Sentence Review Report.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant, having pleaded guilty to manufacturing alcoholic drinks without a license, was properly convicted. However, after considering the Sentence Review Report recommending a non-custodial sentence and the applicant's circumstances, the court exercised its discretion to revise the sentence. The custodial sentence was set aside and substituted with a Community Service Order for two months at Boisanga 1 Sub-Location Office, under supervision. The court emphasized the importance of individualized sentencing and the role of probation reports in guiding appropriate sanctions, especially for first-time or minor offenders.
Court Disposition
custodial sentence set aside and substituted with community service order
Orders
- The applicant shall serve a Community Service Order for two months at Boisanga 1 Sub-Location Office under the supervision of the Probation Officer Nyamira and the Assistant Chief Boisanga 1 Sub-Location.
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Morara v Republic (Criminal Revision E028 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 3087 (KLR) (6 March 2025) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 3087 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Nyamira
Criminal Revision E028 of 2025
WA Okwany, J
March 6, 2025
Between
Teresia Nyamoita Morara
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Nyamira, Criminal Case No. MCCR E096 of 2025 by Hon. B.O. Ondego, Chief Magistrate on 19th February 2025)
Ruling
2. The Applicant was convicted on her own plea of guilty for the offence of manufacturing alcoholic drinks without a license contrary to Section 27 (1) (a) as read with Section 27 (4) of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No 4 of 2010. The trial court sentenced her to pay a fine of Kshs. thirty thousand (Kshs 30,000/=) or to serve three (3) months’ imprisonment in default. The Applicant has served two (2) weeks of her sentence and is remaining with two (2) months after remission, to complete the sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 5th March 2025 by the Probation Officer Mr. Nelson Maroa recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant shall serve a Community Service Order for two (2) months at Boisanga 1 Sub-Location Office under the supervision of the Probation Officer Nyamira and the Assistant Chief Boisanga 1 Sub-Location.Orders accordingly.
DATEDAND DELIVEREDAT NYAMIRAON THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH 2025. W.A. OKWANYJUDGE