REPUBLIC v NDIWA PSITET SAIMA & 3 others [2008] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2008
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The 2nd accused has a case to answer in count 1 and is called to his defence. The 2nd accused is found without a case to answer in count 2 and is acquitted.
Facts
The accused were charged with murder in two counts. Count 1 alleged murder of Patrick Chesetu, and count 2 alleged murder of Geoffrey Chepkech. The prosecution called five witnesses, including the widows of the deceased, who testified about the deaths.
Issues
- Whether the accused had a case to answer in count 1
- Whether the accused had a case to answer in count 2
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish the accused's involvement in the death of Geoffrey Chepkech in count 2. The evidence was sufficient to establish the accused's involvement in the death of Patrick Chesetu in count 1.
Outcome
The 2nd accused is acquitted in count 2 and called to his defence in count 1.
Orders
- The 1st, 3rd, and 4th accused are acquitted and dismissed from the charges
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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