Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case 23 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4688 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case 23 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4688 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

The objection is dismissed because disclosure is a continuing duty, the prosecution attempted to serve the statement, and the accused's right to a fair trial is preserved by granting adequate time to prepare.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 4688 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: James Mbugua Kamau
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
9 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case 23 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Objection During Prosecution's Case
Outcome
Objection dismissed
Legal Topics
Disclosure, Fair Trial Rights, Admissibility of Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Disclosure Fair Trial Rights Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

James Mbugua Kamau

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Objection During Prosecution's Case

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution can call a witness whose statement was not initially disclosed to the defence
  2. 2 Whether admitting such evidence prejudices the accused's right to a fair trial

Ratio Decidendi

The objection is dismissed because disclosure is a continuing duty, the prosecution attempted to serve the statement, and the accused's right to a fair trial is preserved by granting adequate time to prepare.

Court Disposition

Objection dismissed

Orders

  • Defence objection to the evidence of PW3 is dismissed
  • Defence to be given adequate time to prepare after disclosure of PW3's statement