REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CRIMINAL DIVISION CR REV E070 OF 2021 STEPHEN KARURI MUIRURI..............................................................APPLICANT VERSUS REPUBLIC.............................................................................................RESPONDENT RULING COURT Application considered. I note from record applicant was arrested on 18 th October 2019, arraigned in court on 22 nd October 2019. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. Case was heard. PW1 was heard. Later a plea of guilty entered. He was convicted and sentenced on 14 th October 2020 to four year. That period is illegal taking into account that the maximum sentence is three years. On that ground alone, I set aside the sentence imposed upon the applicant. I also note that the accused is a first offender. Maximum sentence would be harsh. I reduce the sentence to two years, with effect from the date of arraignment in custody on 18th October 2019, but without remission. He will be released on 18 th October 2021. It is so ordered RULING DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, DATED AND SIGNED ON THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2021 GRACE L. NZIOKA JUDGE In the presence of: Ms Chege for the Respondent Applicant present in person No appearance for the applicant Ombuna - Court Assistant
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