Joseph Njenga Ngethe v Republic [2015] KEHC 768 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 768
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 768 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2015
AI Summary
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TypePetition for a retrialPosturePetitioner seeks a retrial based on new evidence.CoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The purported new evidence does not amount to new and compelling evidence under Article 50(6). The conviction is upheld.
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. He filed appeals which were dismissed. He now seeks a retrial based on a new affidavit from a prosecution witness.
Issues
- Whether new and compelling evidence has become available to warrant a retrial.
- Whether the new evidence is admissible and would lead to a different verdict.
Reasoning
The evidence of the prosecution witness was not new and compelling. The new evidence does not change the outcome of the case.
Outcome
Petition dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 50(6) of the Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- MICHAEL OCHIENG ODONGO VS STATE PETITION NO.11 OF 2011
- LT. COL. TOM MARTINS KIBISU case (supra)
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