https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6398
The court accepted the favourable probation report and found the applicant eligible for a non-custodial sentence; the custodial term was therefore set aside and replaced with probation for two years under supervision.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 6398 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Gladys Wamuyu Ngare; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Revision E028 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Revision / Sentence Review After Conviction and Sentencing
- Outcome
- Application allowed; sentence revised to probation.
- Judges
- ["DR Kavedza"]
- Legal Topics
- Stealing by Servant, Non Custodial Sentence, Probation, Sentence Review, Mitigation, Medical Hardship
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Gladys Wamuyu Ngare
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Revision / Sentence Review After Conviction and Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the custodial sentence of four years was excessive in the circumstances.
- 2 Whether the applicant was suitable for a non-custodial sentence by way of probation.
Ratio Decidendi
The court accepted the favourable probation report and found the applicant eligible for a non-custodial sentence; the custodial term was therefore set aside and replaced with probation for two years under supervision.
Court Disposition
Application allowed; sentence revised to probation.
Orders
- The four-year custodial sentence is set aside.
- The sentence is substituted with probation for a period of two years.
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Ngare v Republic (Criminal Revision E028 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6398 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6398 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kibera Criminal Revision E028 of 2026 DR Kavedza, J May 13, 2026 Between Gladys Wamuyu Ngare Applicant and Republic Respondent Ruling 1.The applicant was charged and after a full trial convicted for the offence of stealing by servant contrary to section 281 of the Penal Code. She was sentenced to serve four (4) years imprisonment. 2.Aggrieved, the applicant filed the present application dated 12th March 2026 seeking a review of her sentence. She contends that, the sentence serve has been sufficient rehabilitation. She is of advances age. Her suffers from severe back pain requiring constant medical attention. The sentence imposed was harsh and excessive. She prayed for a non-custodial sentence. 3.The Court called for a probation report, which was favourable. Upon consideration of the report, the Court finds the applicant eligible for a non-custodial sentence. 4.The four-year custodial sentence is hereby set aside and substituted with an order of Probation for a period of two (2) years under the supervision of Kibera Probation Officer.Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY 2026...............................D. KAVEDZAJUDGE