Republic v Mathayo Otieno Owalla [2015] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1673
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2015
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TypemurderPosturetrialCoramH. K. CHEMITEI
Holding
The court finds that the evidence of PW2 clearly places the accused at the scene of the incident and that the prosecution has established its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The accused, Mathayo Otieno, is charged with the murder of David Omondi Osuga on September 5, 2011, at Dienya East Sub-Location, Gem District, Nyanza Province. The prosecution presented 7 witnesses, including a post-mortem report, to establish the accused's involvement in the murder.
Issues
- whether the evidence of the single witness, PW2, was sufficient to convict the accused
- the possibility of a mistaken identity due to the witness's perception of the light
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence of PW2, who was an eye-witness to the fight, and finds that the accused's denial is not credible. The court also addresses the issue of light and the possibility of a mistaken identity.
Outcome
The accused is convicted of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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