Republic v Shitanda Chiveli [2020] KEHC 7438 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7438
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7438 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a dismissal of an application for adjournmentCoramJ. N. NJAGI
Holding
The application for adjournment is declined and the case is dismissed.
Facts
The accused was in custody for over 4 years with no witnesses appearing in court and the police file unavailable.
Issues
- Whether the accused was denied a fair and speedy trial
- Whether the prosecution had a proper explanation for the delay
Reasoning
The court found that the delay in the trial was unreasonable and the prosecution had not shown commitment to expedite the case.
Outcome
Dismissal of the case
Orders
- Application for adjournment declined
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Meshek Muyuri (2007)
- Republic v Paul Mutuku Magado (2019)
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