Republic v Geoffrey Murega [2014] KEHC 3098 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3098
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3098 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, J
Holding
The court finds the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt and acquits the accused.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for allegedly participating in an attack on a Turkana man, Romane Losike, in Kambi Garba area of Isiolo County. The prosecution called 8 witnesses, including the wife of the deceased, who testified that the accused was present at the scene.
Issues
- Whether the accused was among those who caused the deceased's death
- Whether the prosecution established a common intention between the accused and other perpetrators
Reasoning
The court found the evidence against the accused was insufficient, particularly due to the difficult conditions at the scene and the lack of direct evidence implicating the accused in the deceased's death.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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