https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/10826
The court found no objection to release of the motor vehicle and allowed the application subject to conditions preserving the evidential value of the vehicle and ensuring its availability to the trial court.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 10826 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Duncan Munuambu Kithembe; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application E006 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application to Revise Lower Court Ruling and Release Seized Motor Vehicle
- Outcome
- Application allowed conditionally.
- Judges
- ["A Mshila"]
- Legal Topics
- Revision of Magistrate's Ruling, Release of Seized Property, Preservation of Evidence, Conditional Release of Motor Vehicle, Immigration Related Offence
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Duncan Munuambu Kithembe
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application to Revise Lower Court Ruling and Release Seized Motor Vehicle
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the motor vehicle held as evidence could be released pending trial.
- 2 What conditions were necessary to protect the integrity of the evidence and the lower court proceedings.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found no objection to release of the motor vehicle and allowed the application subject to conditions preserving the evidential value of the vehicle and ensuring its availability to the trial court.
Court Disposition
Application allowed conditionally.
Orders
- Motor vehicle registration number KDT 629H to be photographed by the investigating officer.
- The motor vehicle shall not be transferred pending hearing and determination of Taveta Criminal Case No. E473 of 2026.
Full Case Text
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Kithembe v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E006 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 10826 (KLR) (16 July 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 10826 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Voi Miscellaneous Criminal Application E006 of 2026 A Mshila, J July 16, 2026 In The Matter Of An Application To Revise The Ruling Delivered By Honourable Magistrate C. K. Kithinji On Criminal Case No. E473 Of 2025 Between Duncan Munuambu Kithembe Applicant and Republic Respondent (Application to revise the Ruling Delivered By Honourable Magistrate C. K. Kithinji On Criminal Case No. E473 Of 2025) Ruling 1.The Applicant seeks the release of motor vehicle registration number KDT 629H which was impounded as evidence in Taveta Criminal Case No. E473 of 2025. 2.The motor vehicle is said to have been in use for transportation of illegal migrants. 3.The Respondent is not opposed to the release of the said motor vehicle conditional to it being photographed – being made readily available if called upon and upon a caveat being placed that it not be transferred until the conclusion of the case in the lower court. 4.The Applicant states that he has understood the conditions and is ready to abide with them. 5.In the circumstances the application for the release of motor vehicle registration KDT 629H is hereby allowed conditional to the following terms;a.It shall be photographed by the investigating officer.b.The motor vehicle shall not be transferred pending hearing and determination of Taveta Criminal Case No. E473 of 2026.c.The Applicant to avail motor vehicle if and when requested by the trial Court.Orders accordingly. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT.ABIGAIL MSHILAJUDGEIn the presence of:-Court Assistant: Trizah/MillicentState Counsel: Ms. KanyuiraDuncan – present in Court