https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7266
Because the judge had presided over the matter before the subordinate court under delegated authority from the Chief Justice, it would be improper to hear the bail pending appeal application or related proceedings, so the file had to be transferred to another court for directions.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 7266 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant/appellant: Mohamed Abdi Ali; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Appeal E068 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal
- Outcome
- Application not determined by the judge; file transferred.
- Judges
- ["DR Kavedza"]
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Appeal, Judicial Recusal, Transfer of File, Subordinate Court Conviction and Sentence
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Mohamed Abdi Ali
Applicant/appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the judge could determine an application for bail pending appeal after having presided over the matter in the subordinate court.
- 2 Whether the file should be transferred for further directions due to judicial impropriety or conflict arising from prior involvement.
Ratio Decidendi
Because the judge had presided over the matter before the subordinate court under delegated authority from the Chief Justice, it would be improper to hear the bail pending appeal application or related proceedings, so the file had to be transferred to another court for directions.
Court Disposition
Application not determined by the judge; file transferred.
Orders
- File transferred to the Milimani High Court for further directions.
- Application to be mentioned before the Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Kanyi Kimondo, on 2nd June 2026 for directions.
Full Case Text
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Ali v Republic (Criminal Appeal E068 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 7266 (KLR) (26 May 2026) (Order) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 7266 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kibera Criminal Appeal E068 of 2026 DR Kavedza, J May 26, 2026 Between Mohamed Abdi Ali Applicant and Republic Respondent Order 1.The applicant/appellant filed the application dated 22nd December 2025 seeking bail pending appeal. 2.I have perused the application and note that I presided over the matter before the subordinate court pursuant to the authority delegated by the Hon. Chief Justice. In the circumstances, it would be improper for me to determine the present application or any consequential proceedings arising from the conviction and sentence. 3.Accordingly, I direct that the file be transferred to the Milimani High Court for further directions. The application shall be mentioned before the Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Kanyi Kimondo, on 2nd June 2026 for directions.Orders accordingly. DIRECTIONS ISSUED IN CHAMBERS THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY OF 2026D. KAVEDZAJUDGE