Republic v Maiso (Criminal Case 3 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 18568 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Sentence)

Republic v Maiso (Criminal Case 3 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 18568 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Sentence)

Given the accused's status as a repeat offender, the nature of the offence, and the pre-sentence report, a non-custodial sentence is inappropriate. The accused is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment from the date of first presentation to court.

Citation
[2025] KEHC 18568 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Edwin Ombui Maiso
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
17 December 2025
Case Number
Criminal Case 3 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Ruling
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Murder, Accessory After the Fact, Sentencing, Plea Bargain
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Accessory After the Fact Sentencing Plea Bargain

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Edwin Ombui Maiso

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for accessory after the fact of murder under section 222 of the Penal Code
  2. 2 Consideration of accused's criminal record and suitability for non-custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the accused's status as a repeat offender, the nature of the offence, and the pre-sentence report, a non-custodial sentence is inappropriate. The accused is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment from the date of first presentation to court.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment from 30th January, 2019
  • Right of appeal explained