REPUBLIC v RICHARD MWITA GITHINJI & Another [2011] KEHC 217 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 217
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 217 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAcquittalCoramN.R.O OMBIJA
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case and enters a verdict of NOT GUILTY.
Facts
On July 13, 2009, Richard Mwita Githinji and Zakayo Gitiye Mwiraria are alleged to have murdered Henry Irungu Gechai at Dandora phase one estate in Nairobi.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has made a prima facie case warranting the accused to be put on their defence.
- Whether the prosecution linked the accused with the murder.
Reasoning
The prosecution did not provide evidence linking the accused to the murder, and the court concluded that the prosecution did not meet the legal standard for a prima facie case.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- RAMANLAL BHATT V R (1957) EA 332
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