Republic v Mugo & another (Anti-Corruption Case 24 of 2016) [2018] KEMC 99 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (15 May 2018) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 99
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 99 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 May 2018
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramKENNEDY A. BIDALI
Holding
The charges are properly before the court and the DPP's actions are within the mandate of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Facts
Davis Mugo and Margaret Mwende, police constables, were charged with dealing with suspect property on Magadi Kiserian Road in Kajiado North.
Issues
- Whether the charges are properly before the court due to lack of a report under section 35 of ACECA.
- Whether the DPP must have regard to the public interest while exercising his mandate under Article 157 (11) of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court held that the charges are valid as the EACC has the mandate to investigate and recommend prosecution, and the DPP can consider the public interest.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Certified copies of proceedings and ruling to be availed
- Cash bail to be refunded to depositors
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA)
Cases cited (1)
- Court of Appeal at Nairobi Civil Appeal No.102 of 2016 Engineer Michael Sistu Mwaura Kamau vs EACC and others
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