Japhet Noti Charo v Republic [2014] KEHC 5931 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5931
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5931 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for stay of proceedings and transfer of caseCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The application is dismissed and the earlier orders of stay are vacated.
Facts
The applicant was charged with forceable detainer of land in Malindi, and both the applicant and the complainant reside in Malindi. The land in question is located in Malindi.
Issues
- Whether to stay the proceedings in Mombasa and transfer them to Malindi
- Whether the witnesses in Malindi would be intimidated if the case were heard in Malindi
Reasoning
The court finds that there are good reasons to have the matter heard and determined in Mombasa due to the apprehension of intimidation of witnesses if the case were transferred to Malindi.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Earlier orders of stay are hereby vacated
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