Clay Godwin Wambulwa v Republic [1989] KECA 17 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 17
- Citation
- [1989] KECA 17 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 1989
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the Commissioner of AssizeCoramJ.O Nyarangi, J.E Gicheru, R.O Kwach
Holding
We set aside the judgment and orders of the High Court and order that the appeal be heard with dispatch by a bench of two judges other than the two who have dealt with the matter.
Facts
The appellant, Clay Godwin Wambulwa, wished to be present at the hearing of his appeal against conviction and sentence, but the appeal was heard in his absence. The appellant was also absent on the hearing date.
Issues
- Appeal was heard in the appellant's absence
- Proceedings presided over by the Commissioner of Assize were a nullity in law
Reasoning
The appeal was heard in the appellant's absence, which is an incurable irregularity. The subsequent direction to vacate the order of Shields, J was an error of law.
Outcome
Appeal succeeds
Orders
- The appeal be heard with dispatch by a bench of two judges other than the two who have dealt with the matter
Remedies
- The appellant shall remain in custody until his appeal is heard and determined
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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