Republic v James Muinde Musyoki [2014] KEHC 1880 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1880
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1880 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution seeks conviction for murder, accused pleaded not guiltyCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty and acquits him under Section 306(1) of the Penal Code
Facts
Mumbua Mbilo was found at home by Muli Ngangi, her employer, who took her to the hospital due to pain. She did not disclose the name of her assailant. Later, Mumbua Mbilo passed away. Pius Ndeti Mutisya reported that the accused intended to rape Mumbua Mbilo on May 4, 2008.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused caused the death of Mumbua Mbilo with malice aforethought
- Whether the prosecution proved the cause of Mumbua Mbilo's death
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the cause of Mumbua Mbilo's death and the accused's intent to cause her death with malice aforethought.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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