Wangari v Republic (Criminal Revision 59 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6757 (KLR) (19 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6757 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION 59 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J MAY 19, 2026 BETWEEN MICHAEL GACHANGA WANGARI .................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Michael Gachanga Wangari 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 convicted of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the Penal Code and sentenced to death. 3. A sentence review report could not be prepared as the applicant was not available for interview. Prison records indicate that he was released on 8th October 2025 upon completion of his sentence. 4. In the circumstances, there is no live issue for determination before the Court and the file is accordingly closed. Orders accordingly RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY 2026 ________________ D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6757/eng@2026-05-19 1
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