Jona Ngala Kilimbi v Republic (Criminal Constitutional Application 28 of 2010) [2016] KEHC 6369 (KLR) (19 February 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6369
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 6369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2016
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TypeCriminal Constitutional ApplicationPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for incest, with a motion for retrial and reviewCoramDORAH CHEPKWONY P., M.Odero
Holding
The application for retrial is dismissed as the appeal to the High Court was dismissed, and the applicant has exhausted his appeal options.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison for incest, appealed to the High Court, and the appeal was dismissed. The applicant then filed an originating motion seeking retrial and review.
Issues
- Right to a fair trial
- Emergence of new and compelling evidence
- Second appeal and review
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 prove the emergence of new and compelling evidence required under Article 50(6) of the Constitution.
Outcome
The application is dismissed in its entirety.
Orders
- The application for retrial is dismissed.
- The application for review is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya
- Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya
- Article 165 of the Constitution of Kenya
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