MORRIS MUREGA & ANOTHER V REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 798 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 798
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 798 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramMARY KASANGO, M.J ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The appeals are allowed, the conviction and sentences are quashed, and the Appellants are to be retried before another magistrate.
Facts
Morris Murega and Timothy Kirimi Kiru were charged with robbery with violence. They were identified by a witness with a torch and were known to the witness. There was sufficient evidence to support their conviction.
Issues
- Failure to comply with Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether a retrial is necessary due to the failure to comply with Section 211
Reasoning
The trial court failed to comply with Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which requires the court to explain the substance of the charge and remind the accused of their rights. The court found that there was no likelihood of any explanation to fill gaps by the prosecution.
Outcome
Appeals allowed, conviction and sentences quashed, retrial ordered
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Set aside the sentences
- Direct the Appellants to be retried before another magistrate
Remedies
- Remand in custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- M'KANAKE vs. REPUBLIC (1973) E.A 67
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