Republic v Sueiman Hassan Nasoro [2012] KEHC 2528 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2528
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 August 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The court finds the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt and the accused is acquitted.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Katana Mapenzi on 4th October 2010. The prosecution presented evidence from six witnesses, including a community police officer who saw the accused assaulting the deceased, and a medical report indicating the deceased died of a head injury.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution's evidence is sufficient to prove the accused's guilt
- Whether the accused's statements to PW2 are admissible as dying declarations
Reasoning
The court does not find the prosecution's evidence sufficient to prove the accused's guilt, particularly due to the conflicting evidence from the medical report and the lack of corroboration for the accused's statements.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted and set at liberty.
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