BENARD ZAKAYO MUSE vs REPUBLIC[1998]eKLR
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL
AT NAKURU
CORAM: CHESONI, C.J., GICHERU & BOSIRE, JJ.A.
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 5 OF 1998
BENARD ZAKAYO MUSE ...................................APPELLANT
REPUBLIC .............................................RESPONDENT
(Appeal from a conviction & sentence of the High Court of
Kenya at Eldoret (Nambuye J) dated 23rd September, 1997
in
H.C.CR.C. NO. 28 OF 1995)
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The Respondent (Republic) does not support the appellant's conviction of accessory after the fact contrary to Section 396 (1) as read with Section 397 of the Penal Code, which conviction was passed by Nambuye J. In the result, we allow the appeal, quash the conviction, set aside the sentence and set the appellant free forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held. The reasons to be given on 6th March, 1998 at 9.00 a.m. at Nairobi.
Dated and delivered at Nakuru this 26th day of February, 1998.
I certify that this is a true copy of the original.
DEPUTY REGISTRAR