Okoth v Republic (Criminal Revision E169 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 226 (KLR) (21 January 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 226 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION E169 OF 2024 DR KAVEDZA, J JANUARY 21, 2025 BETWEEN GEORGE OKOTH .................................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict George Okoth is suitable for consideration of his sentence review in the spirit of prison decongestion pursuant to the Chief Justice Memo dated 7th December 2022. 2. The applicant was convicted for the ofience of defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006. He was sentenced to serve 10 years imprisonment. 3. From the record, the victim was only 5 years old when she was defiled. Despite the applicant claiming that he has been sufficiently rehabilitated, it is my view, that the sentence imposed was proper under the circumstances. 4. In view of the foregoing, it is my finding that the applicant is not eligible for early release. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 21ST JANUARY 2025 ..................... D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/226/eng@2025-01-21 1
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