Kaigwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E002 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4295 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 4295 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VOI CRIMINAL APPEAL E002 OF 2026 AN ONGERI, J MARCH 12, 2026 BETWEEN STEPHEN MWASI KAIGWA ................................................................. APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The Appellant in this case was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for gang rape together with the Appellant in HCCRA E007 of 2026. 2. The two files be and are hereby consolidated since the original file Wundanyi Sexual Ofience No. E002 of 2025 is the same. 3. Both parties to be served with the proceedings. 4. Stephen Mwasi Waigwa will be the 1st Appellant and Emily Mkawughanga will be the 2nd Appellant for purposes of the appeal. 5. Mention on 5th May 2026 for both parties to file their submissions and for a judgment date. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT. ASENATH ONGERI JUDGE In the presence of:Court Assistant: Mabishi/Millicent Prosecutor: Mr. Ngigi https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/4295/eng@2026-03-12 1
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The Appellant present at Manyani GK Prison https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/4295/eng@2026-03-12 2
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