REPUBLIC v MIRIAM NJOKI WANGU [2008] KEHC 3383 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3383
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3383 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 May 2008
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The Court of Appeal held that the accused's constitutional rights were violated, and she is hereby acquitted of the charge of murder.
Facts
The accused was arrested on 17th October 2006 and detained in custody for six months until the inquest was held on 18th February 2008.
Issues
- Whether the accused's constitutional rights were violated by her prolonged detention.
- Whether the prosecution's failure to bring the accused before court within 14 days of arrest violated the accused's rights under Section 72(3)(b) of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court found that the accused was detained for six months without a reasonable explanation, which violated her constitutional rights under Section 72(3)(b) of the Constitution. The court also noted that the prosecution failed to bring the accused before court within 14 days of her arrest.
Outcome
Acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 72(3)(b) of the Constitution
- Section 77(1) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA vs. REPUBLIC
- GERALD MACHARIA GITHUKU vs. REPUBLIC
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