Hawo Ibrahim v Republic [2016] KECA 381 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 381
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 381 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentenceCoramP. N. Waki, R. N. Nambuye, P. O. Kiage
Holding
The trial was a mistrial due to the breach of fair trial rights and failure to comply with Section 306 of the CPC
Facts
The appellant, Hawo Ibrahim, was charged with murder in the High Court in Meru. She was not required to plead and was remanded in custody. The trial was conducted in English, Kiswahili, and Garre, with no Borana interpreter present.
Issues
- Fair trial rights under Article 50(2)(m) of the Constitution were breached
- Failure to comply with Section 306 of the CPC
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's fair trial rights were violated and that the trial court did not comply with Section 306 of the CPC, leading to the appellant's silence being taken against her.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are set aside, and the appellant is retried on the same charge
Orders
- Order for retrial
- Detention by the police and production before the High Court in Marsabit within 14 days
Remedies
- Retrial of the appellant on the same charge
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Bernard Lolimo Ekimat v. R. Eldoret Criminal Appeal No.151 of 2004
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