REPUBLIC v AFRICANAS NTHEKE NGUNGA [2007] KEHC 3401 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3401
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3401 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding
The court finds that the accused's rights were violated due to excessive delay in bringing him before the court, and thus acquits the accused of the charge.
Facts
The accused was arrested in Tanzania on March 6, 2004, and arraigned in court on April 26, 2004, about one month and 20 days after his arrest.
Issues
- Constitutional violation of the accused's right to a speedy trial
- Excessive delay in bringing the accused before the court
Reasoning
The court held that the accused's rights were violated due to the delay in bringing him before the court, which was not explained by the prosecution. The court found that the delay amounted to a violation of the accused's Constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the charge.
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the charge leveled against him and is released forthwith unless held otherwise as per law.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 72(3) of the Constitution
Cases cited (4)
- Albanus Mwasia Mutua v. Republic (Criminal Appeal No.120 of 04 U. R.)
- Ndede v. Republic (1991) KLR 567
- Kiyato v. R. (1982-88) KAR 418
- Swahibu Simbauni & Another V. R. Criminal Appeal No. 243 of 05 (1). R.)
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