Akelo v Republic (Criminal Revision 40 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 2282 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 2282 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION 40 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J FEBRUARY 24, 2026 BETWEEN FARIDA AKELO ....................................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for the purposes of considering whether the convict Farida Akelo 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 charged and convicted for the offence of stealing contrary to section 268(1) as read with 275 of the Penal Code. She was sentenced to serve two and a half years imprisonment. 3. I have considered the prayer for early release and the probation report on record. 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 24TH FEBRUARY 2026 ________________ D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/2282/eng@2026-02-24 1
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