Keya v Republic (Criminal Revision 161 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 3751 (KLR) (26 March 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 3751 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION 161 OF 2024 DR KAVEDZA, J MARCH 26, 2025 BETWEEN JOSEPH ONGERI KEYA ......................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Joseph Ongeri Keya 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 of the offense of defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. He was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. 3. From the records in the trial court, it is clear that the complainant is a very young child, highlighting the gravity of the offence committed. Additionally, the applicant’s sentence was commuted, but the seriousness of the crime remains evident. After thoroughly reviewing the circumstances leading to the applicant's conviction, it is clear that the offense is of a very serious nature. 4. Therefore, I hereby find that the applicant is not eligible for early release under the decongestion program. The applicant is ordered to serve the remainder of his sentence to completion. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH 2025. ________________ D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/3751/eng@2025-03-26 1
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