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REPUBLIC v TAUSI SAID HASSAN [2008] KEHC 1284 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 1284 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1284
Citation
[2008] KEHC 1284 (KLR)
Decided
12 August 2008
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding

The accused is acquitted as there is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between her actions and the deceased's injuries and death.

Facts

The accused, Tausi Said Hassan, is charged with murder. The deceased, Mwakavi Mumbua, was allegedly beaten by the accused and her brother, Seif, at Zanze Bar on April 16, 2005. The deceased died on April 18, 2005, due to an infection in his abdomen.

Issues

  1. Whether the evidence is sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused for murder.
  2. Who was responsible for the deceased's injuries and death.

Reasoning

The evidence does not clearly show what the accused did to the deceased, and her presence at the bar is not enough to conclude she had a hand in the deceased's death.

Outcome

Acquitted

Orders

  • The accused is released unless otherwise lawfully held.
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