Wilbert Oloo Chumbu & 2 others v Republic [2008] KEHC 4002 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4002
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 4002 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Principal Magistrate G.M. NjugunaCoramJ.B. OJWANG, H.A. OMONDI
Holding
The trial is declared null and a retrial is ordered
Facts
Three appellants were charged with robbery with violence, personating a public officer, and possession of public stores. They were arrested and charged in Kiambu Law Courts.
Issues
- Whether the trial was regular
- Whether a retrial should be ordered
Reasoning
The trial was not regular due to lack of procedural fairness. The court found the case fit for retrial.
Outcome
The trial is nullified and a retrial is ordered
Orders
- The trial proceedings and judgment are declared null
- A retrial shall take place before a different magistrate
- The matter is listed for mention on November 17, 2008
- The appellants remain in prison custody
- A production order is issued
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Musila Muli v. Republic, Machakos High Court Criminal appeal No. 65 of 2003
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