Maisori & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 297 of 2008) [2009] KECA 157 (KLR) (2 October 2009) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 157
- Citation
- [2009] KECA 157 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2009
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramSEO BOSIRE, P.N WAKI, ALNASHIR VISRAM
Holding
The conviction and sentence of death are set aside, and the case is ordered for retrial
Facts
Maisori, Rioba, and Nyakundi were charged with robbery with violence and possession of a firearm. Their trial was adjourned multiple times due to various reasons, and the case was eventually taken up by a different magistrate.
Issues
- Compliance with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Setting aside the conviction and sentence of death
Reasoning
The court finds that the trial was not conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and that an order for retrial is necessary to ensure justice.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside, retrial ordered
Orders
- The appellants shall be tried before any court of competent jurisdiction excluding the original trial magistrate
- The retrial shall be conducted expeditiously
- The appellants shall remain in custody awaiting the retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Firearms Act
Cases cited (3)
- BenardLolimo Ekimat Criminal Appeal No. 151/04 (UR)
- Muiruri v Republic [2003] KLR 552
- Mwangi v Repulic [1983]KLR 522
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