Republic v John Wambua Makewa [2016] KEHC 417 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 417
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 417 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal dismissedCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the Appellant has not complied with court directions and has not filed and served its written submissions on the appeal.
Facts
The Respondent, John Wambua Makewa, was suspended from pastoral duties due to a case that has taken over 6 years to be heard in lower courts and the High Court.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant, Republic, is serious about prosecuting its appeal
- Whether the Appellant has complied with court directions
Reasoning
The court gave clear directions on 13th July 2016 for the Appellant to file and serve its written submissions within 30 days, and upon default, the appeal would be liable to dismissal. The Appellant has not complied with these directions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appellant was given directions to file and serve written submissions on the appeal within 30 days
- If the Appellant fails to comply, its appeal will be dismissed
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