Jacob Kiplangat Ngetich v Republic [2015] KECA 759 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 759
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 759 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court judgmentCoramP. M. MWILU, D. K. MUSINGA, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The appellant is guilty of murder.
Facts
The appellant, Jacob Kiplangat Ngetich, was charged with murder. The prosecution presented evidence from eight witnesses, including that the appellant stabbed the deceased, Leonard Kipngeno Langat, on March 23, 2008, at Kapsimotwo village, Bomet District.
Issues
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant of murder.
- Whether the trial court was in doubt as to who committed the murder.
Reasoning
The court found sufficient direct and circumstantial evidence linking the appellant to the murder. The trial court's finding that the appellant was the one who committed the crime was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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