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High Court at NaivashaMichukiMiscellaneous Criminal Application E034 of 2021
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
…Accordingly they applied under the priviso to that section for the admission of their respective appeals out of time by applications dated July 19, 1984.…
…Their applications came before Bhandari, J, on the August 23, 1984, on which occasion it was stated that the appellants were absent and unrepresented, and that Mr Metho appeared for the Republic, as he did in this Court.…
Division and case type: Criminal·Case number Criminal Application
…Imanyara v Republic High Court, at Nairobi May 9, 1991 Porter J Criminal Application No 190 of 1991 Criminal Practice and Procedure – bail –renewed application for bail – whether a rehearing of a previous bail application…
Division and case type: Criminal·Case number Criminal Application
…In the present application, the applicant was previously charged with the same offence before the Chief Magistrate’s Court Nakuru before the proceedings were terminated and then transferred to the Naivasha Chief Magistrate…
…I allow the application as a consequence of which I will set aside the order on bail by the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Naivasha. I will substitute the same with an appropriate order of this court.…
…REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT MACHAKOS
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 88 OF 1982
BETWEEN
PATRICK GATHOGO NJUGUNA............................1ST APPELLANT
PAUL MUTURI MWANGI.......................…
High Court at KiberaMiscellaneous Criminal Application 55 of 2023
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
Republic of Kenya High Court, at Nairobi (Appellate Side) Criminal Appeal No 997 of 1984 Chege v Republic (Appeal from the District Magistrate’s Court at Kandara, L T Macua Esq, Criminal Case No 825 of 1983) Advocates Appellant present and unrepresented W Ngugi (Miss) (State Counsel) for respondent October 22, 1985, Mbaya J delivered the following Judgment. The appellant was convicted of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace contrary to section 95(1) of the Penal
High Court at NairobiBosireCase number Miscellaneous Criminal Application 34 of 1992
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
…CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO 34 OF 1992
HARUN THUNGU WAKABA........................APPLICANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC..................................................RESPONDENT
JUDGMENT
The applicant in this application, Harun Thungu…
…In the result, we find that the instant application is properly before us.…
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
…REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISUMU
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO 9 OF 1990
JONATHAN MUNGAI WAINAINA ……………………..APPLICANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC………………..……………..........……….RESPONDENT
RULING
The applicant Jonathan…
…I refuse this application and order it dismissed and if Mr Aluoch for the applicant is so inclined, he and the prosecution can have the case mentioned before the trial magistrate with a view to getting earlier hearing dates…
High Court at NairobiMaina,Maina ApplicantCase number Criminal Application 652 of 2004
Division and case type: Criminal·Case number Criminal Application
REPUBLIC OF KENYA Waweru v Republic High Court, at Nairobi August 14, 1985 Schofield J Criminal Appeal No 1723, 1724 & 1725 of 1984 (Appeal from the Resident’s Magistrate’ Court at Nairobi, J A Mango, Esq) Advocates Appellants absent, unrepresented, and not wishing to be present Miss W Ngugi, for respondent August 14, 1985, Schofield J delivered the following Judgment. Jackson Waweru (1st appellant), Francis Njoroge (2nd appellant) and Nelson Mwaniki (3rd appellant) were three of four accused
High Court at NairobiKinyua,KansimeCase number Criminal Revision E106 of 2021
Division and case type: Criminal·Criminal Case
…The application is based on the following two grounds.…
…What is required of an applicant in a revisionary application is for him to state the reasons why revision is necessary. This will enable the High Court at a glance to see the substance of the application.…
application is hereby dismissedDismissed5 min read
…REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT NAKURU
CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 121 OF 2004
(From original conviction and sentence in Criminal Case No. 3160 of 2003 of the Principal Magistrate’s Court at NAIVASHA)
HOSEA KIBIWOTT…
…The application was not opposed by the prosecution.…
High Court at SiayaCase number Criminal Revision E055 of 2022
Division and case type: Criminal·Criminal Case
Otieno v Republic (Criminal Appeal 7 of 2012) [2013] KEHC 277 (KLR) (30 December 2013) (Judgment) Marcella Nyabonyi Otieno v Republic [2013] eKLR Neutral citation: [2013] KEHC 277 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISII CRIMINAL APPEAL 7 OF 2012 EN MAINA & SO OKONG'O, JJ DECEMBER 30, 2013 BETWEEN MARCELLA NYABONYI OTIENO ...................................................... APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC ........................................................................................
…It was pointed out that the application on jurisdiction was made before the Trial Court when there was a similar application pending determination before the High Court. It was stated that in the lower court, Mr.…
…Magolo indicated that they failed to disclose to this court about High Court Constitutional Petition No. 50 of 2020 but it had no bearing to the application before this court, as this application was made pursuant to the…
High Court at Kisumuthe,magistrateCase number Criminal Revision 13 of 1991
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
…OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KISUMU
CRIMINAL REVISION NO 13 OF 1991
JOHN OPIYO ARUNGA..........................APPELLANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC...........................................RESPONDENT
REVISION
This is an application…
…The application has been filed by M/s Gumba Onywera & Company Advocates for the applicant John Opiyo Arunga and it arises out of a Miscellaneous Criminal Application No 12 of 1991 of the Principal Magistrate’s Court Kisumu…
High Court at NakuruCourtCriminal Case No. 3160 of 2003
Division and case type: Criminal·Criminal Case
…REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT NAKURU
CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 121 OF 2004
(From original conviction and sentence in Criminal Case No. 3160 of 2003 of the Principal Magistrate’s Court at NAIVASHA)
HOSEA KIBIWOTT…
…The application was not opposed by the prosecution.…
…IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI
ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 89 OF 2003
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHILDREN ACT 2001
SECTION 162
BABY DK
(AN INFANT)
RULING
This is an application for international adoption.…
…APPLICANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC …………………………………………………………… RESPONDENT
R U L I N G
By an application dated 14th July 2005 brought under section 357 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, David Wainaina Mubea (hereinafter referred to as…
…I have considered the application, the grounds of appeal and the proceedings. At this stage I can only state that the appeal raises arguable issues.…
…REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT KAKAMEGA
Criminal Appeal 72A of 2007 (An application for bail pending appeal)
ALFRED EFUMBI …………………………………….… APPELLANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC …………………………………………….…
…I have perused the application and given due consideration to the submissions by counsel.…
…The application was based on the supporting affidavit of Esther J. Keror filed on 11.11.2013 and the grounds set out in the application as follows:
1.…
…The application is tailored at buying time for the applicant and thus is an abuse of court process.
2.…