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Republic v Omari Bakari Munanbo Mala [2015] KEHC 1986 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1986 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1986
Citation
[2015] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
Decided
12 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an acquittalCoramM. MUYA
Holding

The accused is found not guilty of murder and acquitted

Facts

The accused is charged with murder for allegedly beating and tying up the deceased, who stole a side mirror from a car. The prosecution called seven witnesses, while the defense called one. The post-mortem examination showed severe head injuries as the cause of death.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
  2. Whether the investigations were tampered with

Reasoning

The court found the prosecution's case not proven beyond reasonable doubt due to the tampered investigations and the absence of direct evidence linking the accused to the crime.

Outcome

Not Guilty

Orders

  • The accused is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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