Okwemwa v Republic [2023] KEHC 26638 (KLR)

Okwemwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E023 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 26638 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 26638 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Appeal E023 of 2023

DR Kavedza, J

December 19, 2023

Between

Robert Amollo Okwemwa

Appellant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The appellant filed an application under certificate of urgency dated 18th December 2023, seeking to be released on bail pending appeal having been convicted pursuant to the decision of Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court Sexual Offences Case No. E112 of 2021. The application is supported by an affidavit sworn by the applicant of similar date. Having considered the application, I hereby make the following orders:i.The application is not certified urgent.ii.The Deputy Registrar is directed to provide the lower court file and the certified copy of the proceedings within 60 days from the date hereof.iii.The application and order of this court be served upon the respondent within 7 days from the date hereof.iv.Upon service, the respondent is directed to file a response within 14 days.v.This matter shall be mentioned on 14th March 2024 for directions.

Orders accordingly.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY IN THE ABSENCE OF PARTIES THIS 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023. __________________D. KAVEDZAJUDGE