Stephen v Republic (Criminal Revision E117 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11785 (KLR) (28 July 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11785 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION E117 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J JULY 28, 2026 BETWEEN IGBOKE OKECHUKWU STEPHEN ..................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The applicant was charged and, after full trial, convicted of traficking in narcotic drugs contrary to section 4(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. He was sentenced to five (5) years’ imprisonment. 2. He has filed the present application seeking revision of sentence. The grounds raised are that he be released on Community Service Order for the remaining period of 1year and one month. 3. I have considered the application, the grounds in support and the applicable law. From the record of the trial court, the court considered the applicant’s mitigation, the time spent in remand custody and the fact that the applicant was a first offender before sentencing. Having considered the application in its totality. The sentence imposed was also legal in the circumstances of the case. 4. In my view I find no good cause or reason to revise the sentence imposed by the trial court. The application dismissed. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 28TH DAY OF JULY 2026 .............................. D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/11785/eng@2026-07-28 1
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