REPUBLIC v GODFREY GITAU KARIUKI [2007] KEHC 1268 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1268
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 1268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for MurderCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder and ordered set at liberty.
Facts
The accused, Godfrey Gitau Kariuki, was charged with Murder for allegedly luring and assaulting a tractor driver, PW1, and stealing his tractor on October 15, 2001. PW1 testified that he was stabbed and beaten by the accused and two other men, but did not identify the accused as the one who attacked him.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution provided sufficient evidence to establish the charge of murder against the accused.
- Whether the prosecution was diligent in procuring witnesses to support the charge of murder.
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's case lacking due to its indolence in obtaining witnesses, which infringed on the accused's right to a fair trial within a reasonable time.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused is ordered set at liberty and released from remand custody
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