Achiki v Republic (Criminal Appeal 155 of 2017) [2023] KECA 846 (KLR) (7 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 846
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 846 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 July 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at KisiiCoramP.O. KIAGE, F. TUIYOTT, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The Court remands the matter back to the High Court for accelerated hearing and disposal of the first appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Hezron Rioba Achiki, was convicted of grievous harm under section 234 of the Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment. The first appeal was dismissed by the High Court at Kisii.
Issues
- Whether the High Court at Kisii erred in dismissing the first appeal without a proper examination of the evidence.
- Whether the second appellate court should hear and determine issues of law only or also matters of fact and law.
- Whether the second appellate court should remand the matter for rehearing of the first appeal or not.
Reasoning
The Court found that the first appeal was not properly heard due to the lack of a proper examination of the evidence and that the second appellate court should only hear and determine issues of law. The long period already served by the appellant and the seriousness of the offence were considered in deciding to remand the matter.
Outcome
Remand of the first appeal to the High Court for accelerated hearing and disposal.
Orders
- Remand the first appeal to the High Court for accelerated hearing and disposal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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