Waithaka v Republic [2004] KEHC 955 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 955
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 955 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against a nullified trialCoramJ. M. KHAMONI
Holding
The conviction of the appellant is quashed, and the sentence is set aside. The appellant is ordered to be released unless lawfully detained.
Facts
The trial of the appellant was declared a nullity due to the prosecutor's unqualified status.
Issues
- Qualification of the prosecutor
- Nullity of the trial
Reasoning
The trial was nullified because the prosecutor was not qualified under Section 85(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Release the appellant unless lawfully detained
Remedies
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Release the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 85(2)
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