Republic v James Ndeda Mayiya & another [2015] KEHC 2047 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2047
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2047 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has not proved the charge of murder against both accused persons and therefore makes a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The deceased, Alex Vusera, died on December 8, 2008, in Kitambazi village, Tambua location, Vihiga District. The prosecution alleged that James Ndeda Mayiya and Benard Aliya Natse murdered the deceased. The prosecution called 6 witnesses, including Jane Muhonja Orago, who heard voices saying 'I am taking you home' and saw the deceased and the accused, but did not see the accused commit the act.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons committed murder
- Whether the accused persons had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove that the accused persons committed the unlawful act or omission that caused the deceased's death, and there was no evidence of malice aforethought.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The two accused persons are to be released from prison custody forthwith unless they are otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 322 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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