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Wilbert Oloo Chumbu & 2 others v Republic [2008] KEHC 4002 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 4002 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the trial was regular
  2. 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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