https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6218
The application was dismissed because the applicant had already filed Appeal No. E051 of 2024 which had been dismissed, no second appeal lay in the High Court, and the application was therefore incompetent, bad in law, and an abuse of due process.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 6218 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Geoffrey Mwazemba; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application E043 of 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application to Adduce New Compelling Evidence
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Judges
- ["A Mshila"]
- Legal Topics
- Second Appeal, Adduction of New Evidence, Notice of Appeal, Abuse of Process, Dismissal of Application
- Source Language
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Parties
Geoffrey Mwazemba
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application to Adduce New Compelling Evidence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant could adduce new compelling evidence before determination of a second appeal.
- 2 Whether a second appeal lay before the High Court in the circumstances.
- 3 Whether the application was competent absent a petition or notice of appeal served on the respondent.
Ratio Decidendi
The application was dismissed because the applicant had already filed Appeal No. E051 of 2024 which had been dismissed, no second appeal lay in the High Court, and the application was therefore incompetent, bad in law, and an abuse of due process.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- The application is dismissed.
- Applicant to file Petition.
Full Case Text
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Mwazemba v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E043 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6218 (KLR) (4 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6218 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Voi Miscellaneous Criminal Application E043 of 2025 A Mshila, J May 4, 2026 Between Geoffrey Mwazemba Applicant and Republic Respondent Ruling 1.The applicant seeks an order to adduce new compelling evidence before the determination of his second appeal. 2.The application was opposed by the respondent as no petition or notice of appeal has been filed and served upon them. 3.This court notes that the applicant had filed Appeal No. E051 of 2024 which was dismissed. No second appeal lies in this court. The application is found to be bad in law and abuse of due process. Findings and Determination 4.The application is hereby dismissed. 5.Applicant to file Petition. Upon filing Petition file be marked as closed. 6.Mention 15th June, 2026.Orders accordingly. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT.ABIGAIL MSHILAJUDGEIn the presence of:-Court Assistant: Millicent/Eghwa.Prosecutor: Ms. Kanyuira.Applicant present in person.