Zura Nyanya v Republic

Nyanya v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E036 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6743 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6743 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION E036 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J MAY 18, 2026 BETWEEN ZURA NYANYA ....................................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The applicant was charged with trafficking in a narcotic drug contrary to section 4(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 1994. Following a full trial, she was sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 2,400,000, in default to serve one (1) year imprisonment, and in addition to serve eight (8) years’ imprisonment. 2. She has now filed the present application together with a supporting affidavit seeking review of sentence. She avers that she has undertaken rehabilitation, personal reform, and sustained selfimprovement since her conviction. 3. I have considered the application, the supporting affidavit, the applicable law, and the sentence review report which is favourable to the applicant. The report indicates positive progress towards rehabilitation and reduced risk of reofiending. 4. Having considered all the circumstances of the case, I am satisfied that the applicant is a suitable candidate for consideration of early release. The application is therefore allowed. 5. The applicant is hereby set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY 2026 ________________ https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6743/eng@2026-05-18 1

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