Republic v Morris Karani Alando [2015] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1251
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds and holds that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case to warrant the accused being put on his defence.
Facts
The accused, Morris Karani Alando, is charged with the murder of Alfred Atonya Manera on August 16, 2012. The prosecution called three witnesses, but the accused's counsel argued that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case warranting the accused to be put on his defence.
- Whether the prosecution called relevant witnesses to support its claims against the accused.
Reasoning
The court determined that the prosecution failed to call relevant witnesses, which could have provided evidence adverse to the prosecution.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the charge of Murder.
Orders
- The accused is to be released from prison custody forthwith.
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