Wakili, A Quick One

Hannah Wanjiku In our recent times, the idea of what constitutes a good relationship varies among different people. These ideas are generally referred to as implicit theories of relationships whereby people hold either destiny beliefs or growth beliefs. The theories affect how the relationship is between people. A common way in which people today deem as a means of expressing love is through giving gifts. This is commonly known as a love language. The rate at which people give gifts to their spouses has significantly increased over the past few years. According to a study carried out, Kenyas growing middle classes are giving away 22% of their monthly income, often through informal gifts and support to family, friends and neighbours. This has largely contributed to the growth of many sectors in the economy such as marketing of gifts. There has been increase of gift shops with many gift ideas such as flowers, jewelry, clothes and even cars. Recent research in marketing has shown that

Samuel Kahura Article 25 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 addresses the rights which are not subject to limitation. Notably, the right to a fair trial is among those rights. Article 50 then deals with the tenets of a fair trial. One of the most important of these safeguards is the right of an accused person if convicted, to appeal to, or apply for review by, a higher court as prescribed by law. This paper is however aimed at looking at the opposite side of the coin which is the right of the State to appeal an acquittal. I shall examine two different scenarios: a) An accused person is completely acquitted. b) An accused person is convicted of a lesser offence by the court in exercise of its power under Section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Legal Framework for the State’s Appeal Currently, the right of the state to appeal an acquittal is provided for under Section 19 of the Security Laws (Amendments) Act No 19 of 2014. The Section amended the Criminal Procedure Cod