Republic v Cosmas Mulwa Kituya [2015] KEHC 2137 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2137
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2137 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a convictionCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The court found that vital witnesses were not called and issued witness summons to Alex Chirchir, Paul Songok, Sgt Justus Munyasia, Sgt Ibrahim Malava, and P.C. Mwanzia.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder, but critical evidence was left out, including statements from witnesses and exhibits.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution failed to call vital witnesses
- Whether the court had the duty to call such witnesses
Reasoning
The court held that the prosecution failed to call witnesses with material evidence, and thus had a duty to do so.
Outcome
The court issued witness summons to the identified witnesses.
Orders
- Witness summons issued to Alex Chirchir, Paul Songok, Sgt Justus Munyasia, Sgt Ibrahim Malava, and P.C. Mwanzia
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Trial on indictments Decree
Cases cited (4)
- BUKENYA & ANOTHER VS. UGANDA 19 EA [1972] 549
- Mwangi vs. Republic [1984] KLR 595
- Daniel Njoroge Mbugua vs. Republic [2014] eKLR
- NRB CA 18 of 2009
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