https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6743
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated rehabilitation and reduced risk of reoffending, and the favourable sentence review report justified allowing the application for early release.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 6743 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Zura Nyanya; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application E036 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Sentence Review Application After Conviction and Sentencing
- Outcome
- Application allowed
- Judges
- ["DR Kavedza"]
- Legal Topics
- Sentence Review, Early Release, Rehabilitation, Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Zura Nyanya
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Sentence Review Application After Conviction and Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant had made out a case for review of sentence and early release.
- 2 Whether the rehabilitation evidence and sentence review report justified the applicant’s release.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated rehabilitation and reduced risk of reoffending, and the favourable sentence review report justified allowing the application for early release.
Court Disposition
Application allowed
Orders
- The applicant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Full Case Text
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Nyanya v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E036 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6743 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6743 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kibera Miscellaneous Criminal Application E036 of 2026 DR Kavedza, J May 18, 2026 Between Zura Nyanya Applicant and Republic Respondent Ruling 1.The applicant was charged with trafficking in a narcotic drug contrary to section 4(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 1994. Following a full trial, she was sentenced to a fine of Kshs. 2,400,000, in default to serve one (1) year imprisonment, and in addition to serve eight (8) years’ imprisonment. 2.She has now filed the present application together with a supporting affidavit seeking review of sentence. She avers that she has undertaken rehabilitation, personal reform, and sustained self-improvement since her conviction. 3.I have considered the application, the supporting affidavit, the applicable law, and the sentence review report which is favourable to the applicant. The report indicates positive progress towards rehabilitation and reduced risk of reoffending. 4.Having considered all the circumstances of the case, I am satisfied that the applicant is a suitable candidate for consideration of early release. The application is therefore allowed. 5.The applicant is hereby set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY 2026________________D. KAVEDZAJUDGE