Moses Mwangi Kanyeki v Republic [2004] KECA 140 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 140
- Citation
- [2004] KECA 140 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 November 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond and Final AppealCoramE.O.O'KUBASU, E.M.GITHINJI, P.N.WAKI
Holding
The trial was declared a nullity due to the unqualified prosecution, and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
The appellant was tried and convicted on three counts of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the Penal Code by a Senior Resident Magistrate at Nyeri. He was sentenced to death.
Issues
- Whether the trial was conducted by a qualified prosecutor
- Whether a retrial should be ordered
Reasoning
The prosecution was conducted by a sergeant of police, who was not qualified to prosecute. The evidence against the appellant was clear, and the trial was deemed defective.
Outcome
The convictions and sentences are quashed, and a retrial is ordered.
Orders
- Order for retrial of the appellant
Remedies
- Remand in custody pending retrial
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Roy Richard Elirema & another v Republic
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