Republic v Rosheli Ipali Were & another [2015] KEHC 1152 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1152
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1152 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 November 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The court finds the evidence insufficient to convict either Accused and sets them free.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd Accused are charged with jointly murdering Naaman Were, the husband of the 1st Accused and father of the 2nd Accused. The murder is alleged to have occurred on the nights of 4th and 5th of August 2009 at Koitamer village, Teso North. The prosecution and defense presented conflicting testimonies regarding the delay in raising an alarm and the involvement of the 2nd Accused.
Issues
- Delay in raising an alarm
- Involvement of the 2nd Accused
Reasoning
The court considers the conflicting testimonies and the lack of scientific evidence to support the prosecution's claims. The court finds the evidence insufficient to convict either Accused.
Outcome
Both Accused are set free.
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