Karisa Masha v Republic [2015] KECA 191 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 191
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 191 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of the High CourtCoramINOTI, OUKO, M'INOTI
Holding
We allow the appeal in part, quashing the conviction for murder and substituting an order for the appellant to be detained at the President's pleasure.
Facts
The appellant, Karisa Masha, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that he killed Changawa Karisa on August 5, 2008. The appellant was found not to have understood part of the proceedings due to mental incapacity.
Issues
- Whether the trial of the appellant was conducted in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
- Whether the appellant should be convicted for murder or detained in a mental hospital.
Reasoning
The trial judge erred by not following the prescribed procedure for the detention of the appellant in a mental hospital and by convicting the appellant for murder instead of proceeding as required by section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
The conviction for murder is quashed, and the appellant is ordered to be detained at the President's pleasure.
Orders
- Order for the appellant to be detained at the President's pleasure.
- Order for the Deputy Registrar to forward a copy of the proceedings and this judgment to the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the Kenya Prison Service.
- Recommendation for the appellant to be detained at a mental hospital for treatment.
- Order for the Deputy Registrar to forward a copy of this judgment to the Cabinet Secretary responsible for the Kenya Prison Service for examination and evaluation of prisoners by psychiatrists.
Remedies
- Quashing of the conviction for murder.
- Order for the appellant to be detained at the President's pleasure.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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