Republic v Isaac Kalume Kenga & 3 others [2013] KEHC 598 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 598
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 598 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an acquittalCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The court acquitted the accused persons of murder as there was no prima facie case made out against them.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that the accused persons murdered Mohamed Kitso Mashaa on the night of 14th and 15th May, 2012, in Mwiri village, Kilifi County. The prosecution called eight witnesses, but none saw the killers. The post-mortem examination did not reveal the attackers.
Issues
- Whether there was sufficient evidence to convict the accused of murder.
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish the accused's guilt.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was based on suspicion and that there was no conclusive evidence to establish the accused's guilt.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused persons are set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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