Muli Kathuma v Republic [2005] KEHC 984 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 984
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 984 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramD.A. ONYANCHA
Holding
The conviction is hereby quashed and the sentence of 4 years set aside. The appellant shall be released from prison forthwith unless otherwise being detained lawfully.
Facts
The appellant was charged with Robbery with Violence under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code and convicted of simple robbery under Section 296(1) of the Penal Code. The prosecution was partly conducted by a police constable.
Issues
- Validity of the trial
- Taint of the trial due to the involvement of a police constable
Reasoning
The court agrees with the state that the trial was a nullity due to the involvement of a police constable in the prosecution.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, appellant released
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
- Appellant released from prison
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