Cheruiyot & 3 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 80 of 2018) [2026] KECA 725 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 725
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 725 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 April 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court judgmentCoramKORIR, MATIVO, GACHOKA
Holding
The learned judge's order for a retrial was upheld.
Facts
The appellants were charged with forgery and abuse of office. They were acquitted under section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The case was heard de novo by three different magistrates.
Issues
- Whether the learned judge applied the correct principles in ordering a retrial
Reasoning
The court found that the learned judge applied the correct principles in ordering a retrial, noting that the case was heard de novo by three different magistrates and that the trial was stopped to allow for negotiations.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Order for a retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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