REPUBLIC v ANDREW WEKESA WASAME & 2 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 2060 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2060
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2060 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2007
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from an order remanding accused persons in custodyCoramW. KARANJA
Holding
The court finds that the constitutional rights of the accused persons to a fair and speedy trial have been infringed by the state and orders their discharge and release from custody.
Facts
The accused persons were remanded in custody for over 3 years without witnesses being bonded and the prosecution not providing sufficient reasons for the delay.
Issues
- Infringement of constitutional rights to a fair and speedy trial
- Laxity and negligence of the prosecution in handling the case
Reasoning
The court criticizes the prosecution's handling of the case, noting the delay in bonding witnesses and the lack of reasons provided. The court finds that the delay is more than a reasonable time and condones the prosecution's laxity.
Outcome
The accused persons are discharged and ordered to be set at liberty.
Orders
- Discharge and release of the accused persons from custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya
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