(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Nyamira, Criminal Case No. E379 of 2023 by Hon. B. Okong’o, Resident Magistrate on 18th October 2024)
The Applicant was convicted alongside two others for the offences of housebreaking contrary to Section 304 (1) (b) and stealing contrary to Section 279 (B) of the Penal Code. The trial court sentenced him to pay a fine of Kshs. 30,000/= and ordered them to compensate the complainant the value of the items not recovered or in default, to serve 2 years’ imprisonment. The Applicant has served 10 months of his sentence and is remaining with 5 months after remission, to complete his sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 3rd September 2024 by Senior Probation Officer Nelson Maroa recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant shall serve a Community Service Order at Omonono Assistant Chief’s Office under the supervision of the Probation Officer of Nyamira Mr. Nelson Maroa and the Assistant Chief of Omonono for the remaining period of 5 months.
Orders accordingly.
DATED and DELIVERED at NYAMIRA on this 17TH day of SEPTEMBER 2024.