Bunyori v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E007 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 1772 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 1772 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION E007 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J FEBRUARY 17, 2026 BETWEEN HUMPHREY BUNYORI ......................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The applicant was charged and after a full trial convicted for the offence of defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offenses Act No. 3 of 2006. He was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years imprisonment. 2. He has filed the present application on 12th January 2026 seeking revision of sentence imposed. The grounds raised are that he has an equal right and benefit under the law to have his sentence reduced in light of his mitigation. 3. I have considered the application, the grounds in support and the applicable law. From the record of the trial court, the court considered the applicant’s mitigation, the time spent in remand custody and the fact that the applicant was a first offender before sentencing. Having considered the application in its totality, it is my finding that the sentence imposed was legal in the circumstances. 4. In my view I find no good cause or reason to revise the sentence imposed by the trial court. The application is dismissed for lacking in merit. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026. D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/1772/eng@2026-02-17 1
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