Republic Vs. Newton Kambala and Others

The matter was last heard in July2022 and is still at prosecution stage. Since July 2022 the matter has suffered a number of adjournments due to various reasons last one being the changes in the judicial officer hearing the matter. The matter was set down for mention to set dates for continued hearing on 15th June 2023. On the day of mention, the defense applied for discharge of the accused from the case. Since the application was made without notice to the state, the court gave the state a chance to respond upon which the Court will make its ruling.