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Agwu alias Pastor Israel Alvaradoo v Republic [2025] KEHC 481 (KLR)

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Agwu alias Pastor Israel Alvaradoo v Republic (Criminal Appeal E206 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 481 (KLR) (27 January 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 481 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Appeal E206 of 2024

DR Kavedza, J

January 27, 2025

Between

Ojuku Agwu alias Pastor Israel Alvaradoo

Appellant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The applicant filed the present appeal Kibera High Court. Directions were issued with the matter was set for mention on 27th January 2025

2. On 27th January 2025, having gone through the appeal, the court noted that the matter originated from JKIA Chief Magistrates’ Court. This court therefore lacks the territorial jurisdiction to entertain the appeal since the establishment of Makadara High Court.

3. The appeal is consequently transferred to Makadara High Court. The matter shall be mentioned on 26th February 2025 before the Deputy Registrar Makadara High Court.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025D. KAVEDZAJUDGE