REPUBLIC V ABDIRIZAK DAHIR GURE [2012] KEHC 177 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 177
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 177 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramStella N. Mutuku
Holding
The court finds that the accused has no case to answer and acquits him.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for the death of Abdi Farah Sahal at Dagahaley Refugee Camp in Lagdera District, North Eastern Province on 15th April 2009. The prosecution presented evidence from four witnesses, but the accused was found not guilty.
Issues
- Who caused the death of the deceased?
- Was there unlawful act or omission by the accused?
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to produce key evidence and the accused was not seen hitting the deceased. The court concludes that the evidence does not prove the accused's guilt.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- Order for unconditional release of the accused
- Order to hand over the accused to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees for custody and further action as by law provided
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Murimi v. R 1967 EA
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