Republic v Musee Kivunga Mukule [2013] KEHC 2482 (KLR)
- 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
- Was the accused guilty of murder?
- 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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