(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Nyamira, Criminal Case No. MCCR E721 of 2023 by Hon. W.K. Chepseba, Chief Magistrate on 6th November 2023)
The Applicant was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya. The trial court sentenced him to pay a fine of Kshs. 20,000/= or in default, to serve 1 year’s imprisonment. The Applicant has served 4 months and 23 days of his sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 3rd April 2024 by the Probation Officer Nelson Maroa indicates that the Applicant has 3 months to complete his sentence and recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant serves a Community Service Order at Egesieri Primary School under the supervision of the school head teacher for a period of 3 months.
Orders accordingly.
DATED and DELIVERED at NYAMIRA on this 30th day of MAY 2024.