Karuru v Republic [2004] KEHC 960 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 960
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 960 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. KHAMONI, H. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction on each count is quashed, and the sentence is set aside. The appellant is ordered to be set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence, suspected stolen property, and possession of public stores. He was convicted and sentenced on counts I, II, and III.
Issues
- Whether the trial was conducted by a qualified prosecutor
- Whether the trial was a nullity due to the unqualified prosecutor
Reasoning
The trial was a nullity because part of the prosecution was conducted by a prosecutor who was not qualified in terms of Section 85 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash conviction on each count
- Set aside sentence
Remedies
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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