Koech v Republic & another (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E137 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3060 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3060
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 3060 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 March 2026
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for immediate and unconditional release of a motor vehicleCoramDR KAVEDZA
Holding
The court finds that the impoundment of the motor vehicle was unlawful and orders its immediate and unconditional release
Facts
The applicant, Bernard Kikoirir Koech, claims to have lawfully purchased a green Land Rover '88' and has been in lawful possession of it. The vehicle was impounded by police officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on March 15, 2021, without lawful cause, explanation, or justification.
Issues
- Whether the impoundment of the motor vehicle was lawful
- Whether the applicant has a lawful right to the motor vehicle
Reasoning
The court ruled that the impoundment was not justified and that the applicant has a lawful right to the vehicle based on the sale agreement and lawful possession.
Outcome
The court ordered the immediate and unconditional release of the motor vehicle
Orders
- Order for the immediate and unconditional release of Motor Vehicle Registration No. KFM 926, Green Land Rover '88', Chassis No. 111701532 and Engine No. 112700258
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