Mutisya Kiema v Republic [2014] KEHC 1040 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1040
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1040 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The conviction and sentence on Count one are upheld. The conviction and sentence on Count two are quashed and set aside.
Facts
The Appellant, MUTISYA KIEMA was charged with two counts of offences under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and fined.
Issues
- Defect in the charge under Section 92 of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013
- Insufficiency of information regarding the protected area in the charge sheet for count two
Reasoning
The charge under Section 92 was found to be defective due to ambiguity and lack of express set out of nature and types of offences. The charge sheet did not clearly state whether Kalimani area was a protected area under the Act.
Outcome
Quashed and set aside
Orders
- Conviction and sentence on Count one upheld
- Conviction and sentence on Count two quashed and set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Zhang Chunsheng v. Republic: Nairobi High Court Criminal Revision No. 9 of 2014 (unreported)
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