(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Keroka, Criminal Case No. MCCR E137 of 2024 by Hon. C. Ombija Senior Resident Magistrate on 18th April 2024)
RULING
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 serve 18 months’ imprisonment. The Applicant has served 5 months and is remaining with 7 months after remission, to complete his sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 3rd September 2024 by Senior Probation Officer Jackline Mwei recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant serves a Community Service Order at Karantini Primary School under the supervision of the Probation Officer at Keroka, Ms. Jackline Mwei and the school headteacher.
Orders accordingly.
DATED and DELIVERED at NYAMIRA on this 19TH day of SEPTEMBER 2024.