SIMON CHENENJE MBAYI V REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 2963 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2963
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2963 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal AllowedCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The appeal is allowed and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with personating a public officer and falsely presenting himself as a Kenya Revenue Authority officer at Sabatia Market, Ibokolo Sub-location, in Butere District.
Issues
- Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code was not complied with.
- The appellant was not given the opportunity to defend himself.
- The prosecution evidence was too weak to sustain a conviction.
Reasoning
The court found that section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Act was not complied with and that the appellant was not given the opportunity to defend himself. The prosecution evidence was too weak to sustain a conviction.
Outcome
Appeal Allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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