Jona Ngala Kilimbi v Republic [2016] KEHC 3590 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3590
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3590 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional ApplicationPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for incestCoramDORAH CHEPKWONY P., M.Odero
Holding
The application for retrial is dismissed as it is misconceived and barred in law.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison for incest, but appealed to the High Court in Mombasa. The appeal was dismissed.
Issues
- Right to a fair trial
- Proving the ingredients of the charge (age) beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the application is largely an appeal against the finding of the trial court and not a petition for retrial. The applicant did not appeal to the Court of Appeal, and the second appeal is barred by law.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Protection of Rights and Freedom Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
Cases cited (1)
- JUYA -VS-REPUBLIC
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