REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KIBERA CRIMINAL REVISION NO. E120 OF 2026 YUSUF BILAL……...………….………………………………. ….APPLICANT VERSUS REPUBLIC……………………………………………………….RESPONDE NT RULING. 1. The applicant was charged with and convicted of the offence of trafficking in narcotic drugs contrary to section 4 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Cap. 245. He was sentenced to thirty-six (36) years' imprisonment. On appeal, the sentence was set aside and substituted with a term of eleven (11) years' imprisonment. 2. Vide an application dated 23 rd June 2026, the applicant seeks sentence review. He contends that he is remorseful, has undergone rehabilitation while in custody, and urges the Court to substitute the custodial sentence with a non-custodial sentence. 3. I have considered the application, the grounds in support thereof, and the applicable law. The record shows that, before passing sentence, the trial court took into account the applicant's mitigation, the period spent in remand custody, and the fact that he was a first offender. The sentence imposed, and subsequently substituted on appeal, is lawful and proportionate in the circumstances of the case. 4. I find no illegality, impropriety, or incorrectness to warrant the exercise of this Court's revisionary jurisdiction. The application is devoid of merit and is accordingly dismissed. Orders accordingly.
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Ruling dated and delivered virtually this 29th day of July 2026 ______________ D. KAVEDZA JUDGE
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