Republic v Robert Munene Nchebere [2014] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2698
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2698 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The court finds no other evidence which adduces cogent evidence to implicate the accused with the offence. Consequently, the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder of Isaac Ngolua on June 14, 2010. The prosecution called 8 witnesses, of which only one, PW3, was at the scene. PW3 testified that he saw the accused cutting the deceased on the head, mouth, and leg.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused
- Whether the evidence of the prosecution witness was reliable
Reasoning
The court held that the witness's evidence was inconsistent and unreliable, and that the prosecution did not provide corroboration for the witness's testimony.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the offence of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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