Republic v David Munyao Muteto [2015] KEHC 4694 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4694
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4694 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding
The accused is not guilty and is acquitted
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution called four witnesses to testify about the incident. The accused was not seen shooting the arrow that killed the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution established the cause of death of the deceased
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt due to lack of direct evidence and the absence of evidence linking the accused to the murder.
Outcome
Acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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