Republic v Edson Hamisi Changilwa & 3 others [2015] KEHC 1095 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1095
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1095 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2015
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureAfter the prosecution closed its case, the court must determine if a prima facie case has been established.CoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case, and the accused have no case to answer.
Facts
The prosecution charged Edson Hamisi Changilwa and three others with murder. The particulars state that they murdered Kelvin Omwenga Somoki on January 16-17, 2013, at Southlands in Langata, Nairobi County. The accused were represented by different advocates, and the prosecution was led by Ms Magoma.
Issues
- Whether the evidence established a prima facie case against the accused.
- What constitutes a prima facie case in a criminal trial.
Reasoning
The evidence did not identify the person or persons who caused the fatal injuries, and there was no clear evidence of the accused's involvement. The court found the evidence insufficient to support a prima facie case.
Outcome
The court acquitted each of the accused persons.
Orders
- The accused are acquitted and free to go home unless held for other lawful reasons.
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