(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Keroka, Criminal Case No. E221 of 2024 by Hon. C. Ombija, Senior Resident Magistrate on 18th March 2024.)
The Applicant was convicted on his own plea of guilty 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. 50,000/= or to serve 18 months’ imprisonment in default. The Applicant has served six (6) months and is remaining with six (6) months after remission, to complete his sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 3rd September 2024 by Senior Probation Officer Jackline Mwei does not recommend a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant shall continue to serve the remainder of his sentence in custody.
Orders accordingly.
DATED and DELIVERED at NYAMIRA on this 19TH day of SEPTEMBER 2024.