Nampijja v Republic (Criminal Revision E060 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6755 (KLR) (19 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6755 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION E060 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J MAY 19, 2026 BETWEEN SARAH NAMPIJJA .................................................................................. APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The applicant was charged, tried and convicted for the offence of Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs contrary to section 4(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, No. 4 of 1994. Upon conviction, she was sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs. 26,783,460, in default to serve 12 months’ imprisonment. In addition, she was sentenced to serve 12 years’ imprisonment. 2. By an application dated 16th April 2026, the applicant seeks sentence review. The application is premised on the grounds that since her incarceration she has reformed. She further states that she is remorseful for the offence committed and that she is the sole breadwinner of her family. According to the applicant, her imprisonment has occasioned hardship to her dependants who rely entirely on her for support and upkeep. She therefore prays that this Court exercises leniency and interferes with the sentence imposed by the trial court. 3. I have considered the application, the grounds relied upon, and the applicable law. The record of the trial court shows that the learned trial magistrate duly considered the applicant’s mitigation, including the fact that she was a first offender, before imposing sentence. The sentence meted out was lawful and within the limits prescribed by statute. 4. In the circumstances, I find no sufficient basis to warrant revision or interference with the sentence imposed by the trial court. 5. Accordingly, the application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6755/eng@2026-05-19 1
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Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY 2026 ______________ D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6755/eng@2026-05-19 2
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