Republic v Gachagua & 9 others (Anti-Corruption Case E015 of 2021) [2022] KEMC 8 (KLR) (Civ) (10 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 8
- Citation
- [2022] KEMC 8 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2022
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureApplication to Withdraw Criminal CaseCoramV. WAKUMILE [MR], Mrs. Hamisi, Mrs. Muriungi, Mr. Kilukumi, Mr. Nyabuto, Mr. Makoha, Mr. Kisilu, Mr. Sendeyo
Holding
The court denies the application to withdraw the criminal case, finding that the investigation was conducted properly and that the accused were not subjected to an abuse of due process.
Facts
The prosecution seeks to withdraw a criminal case against 9 accused persons, alleging that the investigation was hindered by strict timelines and political pressure.
Issues
- Whether to withdraw the criminal case under section 87(A) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether the investigation was conducted properly and if the accused were subjected to an abuse of due process
Reasoning
The court finds that the investigation was thorough and that the accused were not subjected to an abuse of due process. The court also notes that the parliamentarians involved in the case were part of the proceedings from the start.
Outcome
Denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
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