Republic v Johnson Ireri Njiru [2017] KEHC 2756 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2756
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureTrial within a trial on the admissibility of a confessionCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The confession was voluntary and in accordance with the rules, and is therefore admissible in evidence.
Facts
The accused Johnson Ireri Njiru confessed to killing the deceased who had come to steal from his house. The confession was recorded by the Deputy Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) and signed by the accused and two third-party representatives.
Issues
- Voluntariness of the confession
- Compliance with Evidence (Out of Court Confessions) Rules, 2009
Reasoning
The court found that the recording officer complied with the rules, including ensuring the accused's preferred language, the presence of third parties, and the proper administration of the caution. The court also noted that the confession was signed by the accused and the third parties.
Outcome
The confession will be admitted in evidence.
Orders
- The confession will be admitted in evidence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence (Out of Court Confessions) Rules, 2009
- Evidence Act
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