Patrick Asatsa v Republic [2014] KECA 4 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 4
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 4 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KakamegaCoramF. AZANGALALA, JUDGE OF APPEAL, OTIENO-ODEK, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
On October 13, 2008, the appellant, Patrick Asatsa, allegedly murdered Jesca Asatsa in Shibuli village, Central Kakamega District. The prosecution's case was based on the testimony of two witnesses, James Odera and Steven Shivia.
Issues
- convicting an accused on circumstantial evidence
- contradictory and incredible evidence
- burden of proof
- submissions not considered
Reasoning
The circumstantial evidence, including the post-mortem report and the testimony of witnesses, demonstrated the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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