Karisa Kitsao Kenga v Republic [2017] KECA 43 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 43
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 43 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction for murderCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M. K. KOOME
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant and co-accused were charged with murder after a family meeting where the deceased was suspected of witchcraft. The appellant directed the deceased and his brothers to take an oath, and the deceased fell down. The prosecution's evidence included the appellant's words and the presence of a burning body.
Issues
- Whether the circumstantial evidence met the criteria for moral certainty
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The circumstantial evidence did not irresistibly point towards the appellant's guilt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash the appellant's conviction and set aside the sentence
Remedies
- The appellant shall be set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (5)
- Okeno vs. R [1972] EA 32
- Kiilu & Another vs. R [2005] KLR 174
- Simon Musoke vs. R [1958] EA 71
- Rex vs. Kipkerring Arap Koske & 2 Others [1949] EACA 135
- Sawe vs. R [2003] KLR 364
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