Langat v Republic (Revision Case E150 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 3889 (KLR) (23 April 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 3889 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAKURU REVISION CASE E150 OF 2024 HM NYAGA, J APRIL 23, 2024 BETWEEN HARON KIPKURUI LANGAT .............................................................. APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file has been brought up for revision in order to decongest the Nakuru GK Prison. 2. The Applicant was charged with the ofience of: Count I House breaking Contrary to Section 304(1) (b) and Stealing Contrary to Section 279(b) of the Penal Code. The particulars are that; On the 9th day of October 2023 at Kimasian in Londiani Sub County in Kericho County, broke and entered the building used as a dwelling house by Weldon Keter and Stole (20) tins, 40kgs of beans valued at Kshs. 8,000/= the property of Weldon Keter. 3. He pleaded guilty and he was sentenced to; Pay a fine of Kshs. 20,000/= in default six months imprisonment. 4. The Applicant has served a substantial part of this sentence. 5. The Sentence Review Report by the Probation Officer, Nakuru County found the Applicant suitable for Community Service. It is recommended that he performs the same at Linga Primary School. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/3889/eng@2024-04-23 1
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6. I find this case fit for Revision and order that the sentence of the trial court be revised. The Applicant is now to serve the remainder thereof under Community Service at Linga Primary School for three (3) months. 7. The terms will be explained to him. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL, 2024. H. M. NYAGA JUDGE In the presence of; C/A Kipsugut N/A for state https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/3889/eng@2024-04-23 2
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