Republic v Cyprian Murungi Itirikia [2013] KEHC 1772 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1772
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1772 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT
Holding
The court finds the prosecution's case full of contradictions and inconsistencies, and thus acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for allegedly killing Kennedy Githinji M’Itirikia on June 15, 2008. The prosecution alleged that the accused, along with others, killed the deceased. The accused admitted to being employed to guard the deceased's miraa plants but denied involvement in the killing.
Issues
- Who caused the deceased's death
- Consistency of witness testimonies
Reasoning
The court found inconsistencies in the testimonies of the witnesses and the medical evidence, leading to a doubt in the court's mind regarding the accused's involvement in the deceased's death.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Medical Evidence
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