Letoya Kotikot v Republic

Kotikot v Republic (Criminal Revision E046 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 7200 (KLR) (25 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 7200 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION E046 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J MAY 25, 2026 BETWEEN LETOYA KOTIKOT ................................................................................. APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The applicant was jointly charged with others not before the Court with the offence of forgery contrary to section 350(1) of the Penal Code, together with four additional counts of related offences. On Count I, he was fined Kshs. 500,000 in default to serve twelve (12) months’ imprisonment. On Counts II, III and IV, he was fined Kshs. 100,000 on each count, in default twelve (12) months’ imprisonment. On Count V, he was fined Kshs. 1,000,000 in default to serve twelve (12) months’ imprisonment. 2. The applicant filed the present application dated 6th November 2025 seeking review of sentence on the grounds that he has undergone rehabilitation and should be allowed to serve the remainder of the sentence under a Community Service Order or probation supervision. 3. I have considered the application, the grounds in support thereof, and the applicable law. The record of the trial court shows that, in passing sentence, the court considered the applicant’s mitigation, the period spent in remand custody, and the fact that he was a first offender. The sentence imposed was lawful and proportionate in the circumstances of the case. 4. The applicant has not demonstrated any illegality, irregularity, or misdirection warranting interference by this Court on revision. Rehabilitation alone is not sufficient ground to vary a lawful sentence properly imposed by the trial court. 5. Accordingly, I find no basis to revise or interfere with the sentence imposed. The application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7200/eng@2026-05-25 1

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