PETER JUMA & another v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1741 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1741
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 1741 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramN.R.O. OMBIJA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the sentence is set aside, and the case is remitted for retrial.
Facts
Peter Juma Wekesa and Alex Nyaranga were convicted of burglary and stealing at Mabanga Shopping Centre in Bungoma District.
Issues
- Prosecutor's incompetence
- Irregularity in sentencing
- Inadequate recovery of stolen property
Reasoning
The prosecutor was a police constable, and the court gave one sentence instead of two, which are separate charges under the Penal Code.
Outcome
Remand for retrial
Orders
- Remand the case for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- FETEHALI MANJI -VS- REPUBLIC E.A 343
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