Karatina Ole Parsintei & 2 others v Republic [2018] KEHC 297 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 297
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 297 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of deathCoramJ. M. BWONWONGA
Holding
The appeals succeed on the ground of violation of fair trial rights, and the conviction and sentence are quashed. A retrial is ordered for the two appellants.
Facts
Karatina Ole Parsintei and two others were convicted of robbery with violence, and appealed on the grounds of violation of their fair trial rights and the refusal to start the trial afresh.
Issues
- Fair trial rights violation
- Refusal to start trial afresh
Reasoning
The court found that the appellants were not informed of their right to recall witnesses and that the trial was not satisfactory due to the refusal to start the trial afresh. The court also noted the potential admissible evidence and the loss of a life.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence quashed, retrial ordered
Orders
- Order for retrial in the Chief Magistrate's Court
Remedies
- Quashing of conviction and sentence
- Order for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 75) Laws of Kenya
- Penal Code (Cap. 60) Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (6)
- Anthony Musee Matinge v. Republic
- Joseph Gituku Wangai and 5 others v. Republic
- Mudoola v. Republic
- Ndetwa v. Republic
- Alloys v. Uganda
- Braganza v. R.
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