Peter v Republic [2025] KEHC 354 (KLR)

Peter v Republic (Criminal Appeal 52 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 354 (KLR) (27 January 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 354 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kibera

Criminal Appeal 52 of 2024

DR Kavedza, J

January 27, 2025

Between

Urbanus Kioko Peter

Appellant

and

Republic

Respondent

Ruling

1. The applicant filed the present appeal dated 12th November 2024 at Milimani High Court. Directions were issued with the matter being transferred to this court and 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 Kahawa Law Court. This court therefore lacks the territorial jurisdiction to entertain the appeal.

3. The appeal is consequently transferred to Kiambu High Court. The matter shall be mentioned on 25th February 2025 before the Deputy Registrar Kiambu High Court for directions.

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