Republic v Njoroge (Criminal Case E303 of 2026) [2026] KEMC 48 (KLR)

Republic v Njoroge (Criminal Case E303 of 2026) [2026] KEMC 48 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Sentence) Neutral citation: [2026] KEMC 48 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE NAKURU LAW COURTS CRIMINAL CASE E303 OF 2026 PA NDEGE, SPM MARCH 3, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND FRANCIS NJOROGE ................................................................................... ACCUSED SENTENCE 1. The accused person herein, Francis Njoroge, has been convicted upon own plea of the ofience of Threatening to Kill contrary to Section 223(1) of the Penal Code. He has admitted that on 06/02/2026 at Tabuga village of Githioro area in Nakuru North sub-County within Nakuru County, while armed with a knife, without lawful excuses, he threatened to kill Mary Njeri by uttering words ‘mtu lazima akufe leo’, 2. The pre-sentence report presented herein and dated 25/02/2026 indicates that the accused has a previous conviction. It concludes that the accused may not be suitable for non-custodial rehabilitation services ofiered by the Probation oficers. The same was brought to the attention of the accused, who had no comment. I have taken note of the report findings and recommendation, and further, the fact that the accused has a previous conviction, and do hereby sentence hm to serve 3-year imprisonment. 14 days Right of Appeal, explained DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU IN OPEN COURT THIS _03RD DAY OF MARCH, 2026 ALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE In the presence of; Court interpreter: Wanyoike https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kemc/2026/48/eng@2026-03-03 1

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