Paul Gichuki Gikunga v Republic

Gikunga v Republic (Criminal Revision E057 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 4725 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 4725 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION E057 OF 2024 DR KAVEDZA, J APRIL 9, 2026 BETWEEN PAUL GICHUKI GIKUNGA ................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Paul Gichuki Gikunga 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 with and convicted of the ofience of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to death, which sentence was subsequently commuted to life imprisonment. 3. The applicant has placed before the Court evidence of commendable conduct while in custody. The Court has also taken into account the indication that his family remains supportive and is prepared to facilitate his continued rehabilitation and reintegration back to society upon release. 4. Further, the probation and social inquiry report filed herein is favourable to the applicant and recommends his suitability for reintegration within the community. Having considered the totality of the material placed before the Court, including the period already served, I am satisfied that he is suitable for conversion of the remainder of his sentence to a non-custodial disposition. 5. Accordingly, the applicant is hereby released to serve a Community Service Order for a period of three (3) years under the supervision of the Kikuyu Probation Officer. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL 2026 ________________ https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/4725/eng@2026-04-09 1

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