Republic v Stephen Macharia Kinyua [2014] KEHC 4749 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4749
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4749 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of acquittalCoramH.I. Ong’udí
Holding
The court finds a doubt in the mind as to the guilt of the accused and acquits him under Section 322(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The accused, Stephen Macharia Kinyua, was charged with the murder of an unnamed infant born on October 9, 2010. The baby had breathing problems and was found dead on October 9, 2010. The accused claimed he was not present when the baby died.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed murder
- The cause of the baby's death
Reasoning
The court found the evidence circumstantial and the cause of death unclear, leading to a doubt in the mind of the court.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- WAMBUA & 3 OTHERS v. Republic
- SAWE v. Republic
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