Republic v Joseph Kigundu Kimani [2015] KEHC 2257 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2257
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2257 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a decision on bail applicationCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The accused's plea is invalid due to the jurisdictional issue raised by the Court of Appeal. The accused must be examined for mental fitness and the plea must be taken afresh.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder and had an application for bail pending trial filed on his behalf. The application was opposed by the state.
Issues
- Whether the accused could competently take his plea before Justice Nelson Abuodha
- Whether the accused was mentally fit to stand trial
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal held that a judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court cannot preside over matters reserved for the High Court. The accused's plea is therefore invalid.
Outcome
The accused's plea is invalid and must be taken afresh.
Orders
- The accused be escorted to Nyeri Provincial General Hospital for a medical examination on his mental fitness.
- The plea shall be taken afresh.
- The deputy registrar is directed to ensure the court's order of June 23, 2014 is complied with and the probation officer's report is filed in court.
Remedies
- The accused to take the plea afresh before a court whose jurisdiction is not in dispute.
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