(From the original Conviction and Sentence in the Chief Magistrates’ Court at Keroka, Criminal Case No. E302 of 2024 by Hon. E.K. Nyutu, Chief Magistrate on 16th May 2024.)
RULING
The Applicant was convicted on his own plea of guilty for the offences of Stealing contrary to Section 268 as read with Section 275 of the Penal Code. The trial court sentenced him to serve two (2) years’ imprisonment. The Applicant has served four (4) months and is remaining with twelve (12) months after remission, to complete his sentence. The Sentence Review Report filed on 3rd September 2024 by Senior Probation Officer Mr. Samwel Chuma recommends a non-custodial sentence. I hereby direct that the Applicant serves a Community Service Order at Rikenye Primary School under the supervision of the Nyamira Probation Officer, Mr. Samwel Chuma and the school headteacher.
Orders accordingly.
DATED and DELIVERED at NYAMIRA on this 19TH day of SEPTEMBER 2024.