REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KIBERA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. E051 OF 2024 KEMONGE NESTORY OKINDO……………………..………. …..APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC……………………………………………………….....RESPONDE NT RULING. 1. Pursuant to the Appellant's letter dated 4th May 2026, seeking the reinstatement of an appeal that was dismissed for alleged duplication vide the ruling delivered on 19th March 2026, the Court has reviewed the record and reconsidered the circumstances under which the dismissal order was made. 2. Upon such review, the Court is satisfied that the order of dismissal was made in error. The record confirms that the appeal had not been heard and determined on its merits, and there was therefore no proper basis for its dismissal. 3. In the interests of justice and to afford the Appellant an opportunity to have the appeal heard and determined on its merits, the Court hereby sets aside the dismissal order issued on 19th March 2026. 4. Accordingly, the appeal is reinstated and shall proceed to hearing and determination in accordance with the law. Orders accordingly. Ruling dated and delivered virtually this 8 th day of June 2026 _________________
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