Pauline Auma Mwayi v Republic [2020] KEHC 1127 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1127
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1127 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in original caseCoramKIARIE WAWERU KIARIE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed. The appellant is to be retried by any other officer of competent jurisdiction other than Hon. Ambasi.
Facts
The appellant was convicted for uttering a false document and sentenced to three years imprisonment. The case was retried by a different magistrate due to non-compliance with section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Issues
- Conviction on uncorroborated evidence
- Failure to take mitigation into account
- Sentencing a first offender
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's trial was a mistrial due to non-compliance with section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which requires informing the accused of their right to recall witnesses. The court also noted the appellant's conduct contributed to the delay.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Appellant to be retried by any other officer of competent jurisdiction other than Hon. Ambasi
Remedies
- Retrial by a different officer
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 200(3)
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs. Republic [1972] EA 32
- Henry Kailutha Nkarichia & another vs. Republic [2015] eKLR
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