Isaac Makori Nyagega v Republic

Nyagega v Republic (Criminal Revision 57 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6807 (KLR) (19 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6807 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION 57 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J MAY 19, 2026 BETWEEN ISAAC MAKORI NYAGEGA .................................................................. APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Isaac Makori Nyagega 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 the ofience of defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was sentenced to twenty (20) years’ imprisonment. 3. I have considered the circumstances of the ofience, the nature of the conviction, and the applicable law. The ofience is grave and involves a violation of the bodily integrity of a minor, which the law treats with utmost seriousness. There is no indication of any mitigating factor sufficient to warrant interference with the sentence or consideration for early release. 4. In the premises, I find that the applicant does not meet the threshold for early release under the decongestion programme. He shall therefore serve the remainder of his sentence to its lawful conclusion. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY 2026 D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6807/eng@2026-05-19 1