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Republic v Oywer & another (Criminal Case 11 of 2016) [2019] KEMC 11 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (2 October 2019) (Ruling)

[2019] KEMC 11 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
11
Citation
[2019] KEMC 11 (KLR)
Decided
2 October 2019
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramF KOMBO
Holding

The court dismisses Count 4 and acquits the accused under Section 210 CPC

Facts

The prosecution presented evidence against Elizabeth Oywer and two other accused persons, alleging corruption and economic crimes. The EACC investigators served a notice to produce information and documents, which the accused failed to comply with.

Issues

  1. Whether the notice to produce information and documents was properly served
  2. Whether the accused's failure to comply with the notice constitutes an offense under Section 28(9) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act

Reasoning

The court finds that the notice to produce information and documents was not properly served and that the accused's failure to comply with the notice does not constitute an offense under Section 28(9) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

Outcome

The accused is acquitted of Count 4

Orders

  • Dismiss Count 4 and acquit the accused

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA)
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