Philip Kipngeno Sitienei v Republic [2005] KEHC 2284 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2284
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2284 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction quashed, and the sentence set aside. The appellant is discharged and set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, Phillip Kipngeno Sitienei, was charged with failing to prevent a felony at Akshar General Enterprises, Sotik in Bomet District on the night of April 19th and 20th, 1998. He was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Issues
- Prosecution by an incompetent prosecutor
- Nullity of proceedings
Reasoning
The prosecution was conducted by Corporal Sambu, a police officer of a rank lower than an Assistant Inspector of Police, who was not authorized to prosecute criminal cases in a magistrate court. The proceedings are declared nullity, and the appellant is discharged.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside, appellant discharged
Orders
- The appellant is discharged and set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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