REPUBLIC v AWADHI OMARI KIJAZI [2008] KEHC 1863 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1863
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1863 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2008
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding
The court dismissed the preliminary objection and found that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for the death of Emmanuel on March 14, 2006. The prosecution called six witnesses, and the accused's counsel raised a preliminary objection regarding the delay in arraignment.
Issues
- Whether the accused's constitutional rights were violated due to the delay in arraignment.
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the preliminary objection raised by the defense counsel, finding that the prosecution provided a reasonable and cogent explanation for the delay in arraigning the accused. The court also found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused.
Outcome
The accused was convicted and remanded in custody.
Orders
- Accused remanded in custody.
- Assessors to be paid allowances.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Ann Njogu & 5 others -vs- Republic
- Republic –vs- James Njuguna Nyaga
- Albanus Mutua –vs- Republic
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