PETER KINYANJUI NGANGA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3084 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3084
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3084 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The Appellant is entitled to the prayers sought in his appeal and the conviction is hereby quashed and the sentence against the Appellant is hereby set aside.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The prosecution's key witness, P.W.2, stated that a cyclist crossed the road and the Appellant hit him. The Appellant denied this and claimed he was driving safely.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the Appellant drove dangerously
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact
- Whether the Appellant's defense was properly considered
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence did not prove the Appellant drove dangerously, and the court found the trial to be a nullity.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
Remedies
- No retrial ordered
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Ngure v Republic [2003] E.A.
- Atito v Republic [1975] E.A.
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