REPUBLIC v DERFINA KARAMBU & another [2009] KEHC 3354 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3354
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3354 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2009
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The 1st accused is acquitted
Facts
The deceased, David Muteithia, was found dead outside the house of the 1st accused, Derfina Karambu, after being ejected from her house. The 2nd accused, John Nkubi M’Impui, was present but did not participate in the altercation.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the 1st accused
- Whether the 1st accused shared common intent with the 2nd accused
Reasoning
The 1st accused only sought assistance to have the deceased removed from her house and did not share common intent with the 2nd accused.
Outcome
The 1st accused is acquitted
Orders
- The 1st accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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