Bwonya v Republic (Criminal Revision E112 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17532 (KLR) (26 November 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 17532 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT SIAYA CRIMINAL REVISION E112 OF 2025 DK KEMEI, J NOVEMBER 26, 2025 BETWEEN BENSON OTIENO BWONYA ................................................................ APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT (Being an application seeking revision of sentence vide Bondo MCCR E153/2025 before J.P Nandi (SPM) and delivered on 26/11/2024) RULING 1. I have considered the Applicant’s request for revision of payment of fine of Ksh50,000/= or in default two (2) years imprisonment for the ofience of impersonation. 2. I have considered the sentence review report dated 27th November 2025 and note that the same is favourable for a non-custodial sentence. 3. I find merit in the application for review and consequently set aside the trial court’s sentence and substitute it with an order for Community Service Order at Pala MCA’s office for 12 months. 4. File closed. Orders accordingly. DATED AND DELIVERED AT SIAYA THIS 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025. D. KEMEI JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/17532/eng@2025-11-26 1
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