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Republic v Musee Kivunga Mukule [2013] KEHC 2482 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2482 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2482
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2482 (KLR)
Decided
3 September 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of murderCoramM. Odero
Holding

The court found no credible evidence to prove that the accused killed the deceased and entered a verdict of 'Not guilty'.

Facts

The accused, Musee Kivunga Mukule, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that he killed Tsuma Mwatsuma on June 9, 2009. The accused denied involvement.

Issues

  1. Was the accused guilty of murder?
  2. Was the evidence sufficient to prove the accused's guilt?

Reasoning

The court found that the evidence was insufficient to prove the accused's guilt. The prosecution failed to establish the actus reus (actus reus) of the offence of murder.

Outcome

Not Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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