Republic v Ashford Mwirigi Thuguri [2014] KEHC 2013 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2013
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2013 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The court finds insufficient evidence to prove the accused's guilt and acquits him of the charge.
Facts
The accused, Ashford Mwirigi Thuguri, is charged with murder of his son, Rony Mwirigi, on January 27, 2008. The prosecution alleges that the accused caused the death of the child by an unlawful act or omission, and that at the time he did the act omission he had malice aforethought. The accused claims he was attacked by his uncle and fell on the child, causing his death.
Issues
- Who caused the injuries to the deceased child?
- Whether the prosecution failed to call a vital witness (the mother of the deceased)
Reasoning
The prosecution's case was based on mere suspicion and speculation. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to call a vital witness (the mother of the deceased), which was fatal to their case.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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