Muthoni v Republic (Criminal Appeal E047 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 10356 (KLR) (8 July 2026) (Ruling)
The appeal was withdrawn because the appellant orally applied to withdraw it at the hearing and the respondent raised no objection, leaving the court to mark the appeal as withdrawn.
Source-derived case information.
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 10356 (KLR)
- Parties
- Appellant: CAATHERINE WANGARI MUTHONI; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Appeal E047 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Withdrawal Application on Hearing Date
- Outcome
- Appeal marked as withdrawn.
- Judges
- ["DR Kavedza"]
- Legal Topics
- Appeal Withdrawal, Conviction and Sentence Challenge
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
CAATHERINE WANGARI MUTHONI
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Withdrawal Application on Hearing Date
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant could withdraw the criminal appeal orally at the hearing stage.
- 2 Whether the withdrawal should be allowed in the absence of opposition.
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was withdrawn because the appellant orally applied to withdraw it at the hearing and the respondent raised no objection, leaving the court to mark the appeal as withdrawn.
Court Disposition
Appeal marked as withdrawn.
Orders
- The appeal is marked as withdrawn.
- Orders accordingly.
Full Case Text
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**REPUBLIC OF KENYA** **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KIBERA** **CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. E047 OF 2026** CAATHERINE WANGARI MUTHONI………………………….APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC………………………………………………..…….RESPONDENT **RULING** 1. The appellant filed the present appeal challenging the conviction and sentence of the trial court. Directions were issued and the appeal set down for hearing on 8th July 2026. 2. On the said date, Mr. Momanyi learned counsel for the appellant made an oral application to withdraw the appeal. The prayer for withdrawal of the appeal was not opposed. 3. For the foregoing reasons, this appeal is marked as withdrawn. Orders accordingly. **Ruling dated and delivered virtually this 8th day of July 2026** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **D. KAVEDZA** **JUDGE** **In the presence of:** Mr. Momanyi for the Appellant Mr. Mutuma for the Respondent Karimi Court Assistant.