Mutenyo v Republic (Criminal Revision 12 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4702 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)
The applicant does not qualify for early release under the decongestion programme; the sentence imposed remains valid and must be served to completion.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 4702 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Felix Tuti Mutenyo; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision 12 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Ruling
- Outcome
- Application for sentence review declined; applicant to serve full sentence.
- Legal Topics
- Sentence Review, Prison Decongestion, Stealing
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Felix Tuti Mutenyo
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant qualifies for sentence review and early release under the prison decongestion programme
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant does not qualify for early release under the decongestion programme; the sentence imposed remains valid and must be served to completion.
Court Disposition
Application for sentence review declined; applicant to serve full sentence.
Orders
- Applicant shall continue to serve the remainder of the sentence to its lawful completion.
Full Case Text
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Mutenyo v Republic (Criminal Revision 12 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4702 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 4702 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kibera Criminal Revision 12 of 2026 DR Kavedza, J April 9, 2026 Between Felix Tuti Mutenyo Applicant and Republic Respondent Ruling 1.This file was opened for purposes of considering whether the convict Felix Tuti Mutenyo 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 charged with the offence of stealing contrary to section 268 as read together with section 275 of the Penal Code. 3.The record shows that the applicant entered a plea of guilty at the earliest opportunity and was thereafter convicted on his own plea. In doing so, he saved judicial time and spared the prosecution the necessity of calling witnesses. The trial court duly took that mitigating factor into account and imposed a custodial sentence of two (2) years’ imprisonment, which was lawful and lenient in the circumstances. 4.Having considered the nature of the offence, the sentence imposed, and the relevant criteria governing eligibility for release under the decongestion programme, this Court is not satisfied that the applicant qualifies for early release thereunder. The sentence imposed remains valid and ought to be served in accordance with the orders of the trial court. 5.Accordingly, the applicant shall continue to serve the remainder of the sentence to its lawful completion.Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY ON THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL 2026.................................D. KAVEDZAJUDGE