Juma Omar Abdalla & 2 others v Republic [2021] KEHC 9169 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9169
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9169 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for transfer of criminal case from Mombasa to NakuruCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The application for transfer of the case to Nakuru is dismissed. The case will proceed in Mombasa Chief Magistrates Court.
Facts
The applicants were arrested in different locations in Nakuru County, while the goods were stolen on transit from Kampala to Mombasa.
Issues
- Place of trial determination
- Impact of COVID-19 on travel and court proceedings
Reasoning
The court found that the most convenient place for trial is Mombasa Chief Magistrates Court due to the nature of the case and the convenience of the witnesses.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Mombasa Chief Magistrates Court to be mentioned on 1/2/2021 for directions
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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