Republic v Maina & 5 others (Criminal Appeal E039 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3110 (KLR) (5 March 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 3110 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA CRIMINAL APPEAL E039 OF 2025 DR KAVEDZA, J MARCH 5, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ................................................................................................ APPELLANT AND JAMES KAIRUNGI MAINA ......................................................... 1ST RESPONDENT SAMMY KIMANTHI KALERA .................................................. 2ND RESPONDENT FRANCIS IRUNGU ...................................................................... 3RD RESPONDENT LLOYD GITONGA ........................................................................ 4TH RESPONDENT MODESTA KAMUYU MAHIANYU ........................................... 5TH RESPONDENT IRENE WAMUYU NGATIA ........................................................ 6TH RESPONDENT RULING 1. The Appellant lodged the present appeal challenging the acquittal by the trial court. Directions were subsequently issued and the matter was set down for hearing. 2. By a Notice of Withdrawal of Appeal dated 19th March 2025, the Appellant applied to withdraw the Petition of Appeal dated 18th March 2025 and received on 26th January 2026. There was no objection from the Respondent. 3. In the circumstances, the appeal is hereby marked as withdrawn. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH 2026 D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/3110/eng@2026-03-05 1
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