REPUBLIC v PAUL KIMENJO TOWET & Another [2011] KEHC 3128 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3128
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 3128 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 March 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO, presiding judge
Holding
The 1st accused is acquitted of murder. The 2nd accused is found to have a prima facie case and is ordered to make a defence.
Facts
The 1st accused and 2nd accused were charged with the murder of their nephew, David Kipkoech Sang. The prosecution presented evidence of a fight and subsequent death, while the 1st accused's daughter and son testified that he was drunk and sleeping.
Issues
- Whether the evidence against the 1st accused is sufficient to warrant a conviction.
- Whether the evidence against the 2nd accused is sufficient to warrant a conviction.
Reasoning
The court found that the 1st accused was not directly linked to the fatal injuries and was acquitted. The 2nd accused was the last seen with the deceased and had a prima facie case.
Outcome
The 1st accused is acquitted. The 2nd accused is ordered to make a defence.
Orders
- The 1st accused is acquitted of murder.
- The 2nd accused is ordered to make a defence.
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