Samuel Kinuthia Kariuki & 2 others v Republic [2008] KEHC 3933 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3933
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3933 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for robbery with violenceCoramJ.B. Ojwang, G.A. Dulu
Holding
The trial proceedings were declared null due to the lack of record of language used during testimony, and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
On December 21, 2003, the appellants robbed Charles Kiarii Njoroge of a Nokia cellphone and cash, and wounded him.
Issues
- Whether the trial was conducted in violation of the Constitution and Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether a retrial is necessary to ensure justice and the interests of the complainant
Reasoning
The court found that the trial was not properly conducted due to the lack of record of language used, and that a retrial is necessary to ensure justice and the interests of the complainant.
Outcome
The judgment and conviction are set aside, and a retrial is ordered.
Orders
- Proceedings and judgment of the trial court declared null
- Retrial of the case before a different magistrate
- Mention before the Chief Magistrate at Thika Law Courts on April 21, 2008
- Expeditious retrial of the case
- Appellants remain in prison custody
- Production order issued
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- George Kamau Gachuhi v. Republic
- Albanus Mwasia Mutua v. Republic
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