Owuor v Republic (Criminal Revision E152 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17538 (KLR) (26 November 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 17538 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT SIAYA CRIMINAL REVISION E152 OF 2025 DK KEMEI, J NOVEMBER 26, 2025 BETWEEN ERNEST ASUMBA OWUOR ................................................................. APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT (Being an application seeking revision of sentence vide Siaya MCCR E103/2025 before J.P. Mkala (RM) and delivered on 8/8/2025) RULING 1. I have considered the Applicant’s request for revision of a fine of Ksh70,000/= in default three years’ imprisonment for the ofience of obtaining money by false pretence. 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. 4. The trial court’s sentence is set aside and substituted with an order that the accused serves under Community Service Order at Odingi dispensary for 12 months. 5. 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/2025/17538/eng@2025-11-26 1
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