REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MACHAKOS Criminal Revision Case 242 of 2008 JEREMIAH LEPILA ………………………… ACCUSED VERSUS REPUBLIC REVISION 1. On the intervention of the Chairman National Committee on Community Service Orders the Hon. Mr Justice J.B Ojwang and having seen his letter dated 31st October 2008, it is apparent that the Kajiado G.K Prison is overwhelmed by the number of petty offenders in detention and the over congestion is causing undue injustice to all concerned. 2. Having identified the subject in this matter as one such offender I will exercise discretion and revise the sentence of a fine of Kshs.10,000/= in default 3 months imprisonment and instead order that the subject be forthwith repatriated back to Tanzania and his prison term is set aside. 3. The Officer-in-Charge, Kajiado G.K. Prison to ensure his immediate release and repatriation as aforesaid. 4. Orders accordingly. Dated and delivered at Machakos this 17th day of December 2008. ISAAC LENAOLA JUDGE
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