Abdul Rauf Yunus v Republic

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION NO. E100 OF 2026 ABDUL RAUF YUNUS….…..……………………………..……APPLICANT VERSUS REPUBLIC…………………………………………………….. ….RESPONDENT RULING 1. Before the trial court, the applicant was charged and after a full trial convicted for the offence of defilement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(4) of the Sexual Offence Act, No. 3 of 2006. He was sentenced to serve twelve (12) years imprisonment. On appeal, his sentence was reduced to five (5) years imprisonment. 2. The applicant has filed an application dated 3 rd June 2026. The application is premised on the grounds that the time served has been sufficient rehabilitation. He urged the court to review the sentence. 3. From the record, the applicant has served two years of the custodial term imposed. Having considered the circumstances precluding the applicant’s conviction, it is evident that the offence is so serious, thus, the applicant is not suitable for early release or a non-custodial sentence. In my view, the applicant should serve his sentence to completion both to reinforce rehabilitation and the seriousness of the offence. 4. Accordingly, I find that the application is lacking in merit and is dismissed in its entirety. Orders accordingly. Ruling dated and delivered virtually this 13 th day of July 2026

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