REPUBLIC v DAVID MWANGI ALIAS MONGOYO [2010] KEHC 2121 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2121
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2121 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2010
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The court finds the prosecution failed to prove the accused were guilty of murder beyond reasonable doubt and acquits them
Facts
The accused were charged with murder of Justus Kangatu Murage on February 15, 2006. The prosecution alleged that the accused murdered the victim at Gatwikira Village, Thika District. The prosecution's evidence included the testimony of the deceased's father, who claimed the victim was killed after he left the house to collect money from PW3.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused guilty of murder beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict the accused
Reasoning
The court held that the evidence was inconclusive and that the prosecution did not conclusively address the doubts raised by the defences.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused are set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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