REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT EMBU CRIMINAL APPEAL CASE NO. 56 OF 2003 JAMES NJERU NGURU…………………………APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC………………………………………..RESPONDENT JUDGMENT The Learned State Counsel Mr. Omwega concedes the appeal but asks for a retrial. Mr. Githinji for the Appellant points out that a retrial would be unfair since the Appellant has been in jail from 20th May, 2003. I do agree with what Mr. Githinji is saying. Accordingly, the Appellant’s appeal herein is allowed. His conviction quashed and the sentence imposed upon him set aside. As the Appellant has been in jail since 20th May 2003, I do not order a retrial and it is therefore hereby ordered that the Appellant be set at liberty forthwith unless lawfully detained in some other cause. Dated this 4th Day March, 2004. J.M. KHAMONI JUDGE
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