Lona Murungi Kathigi v Republic [2015] KEHC 4785 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4785
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4785 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR. K. Limo
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence are quashed and reversed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with grievous harm against the complainant. The appellant's counsel argued that the trial court erred in law and fact by failing to consider the long family feud and the evidence adduced did not support the charge.
Issues
- Family feud between appellant and complainant
- Inconsistencies in the prosecution case
- Reliability of witnesses
Reasoning
The court found inconsistencies in the prosecution case, including discrepancies in the dates of the incident and the treatment, which created doubt in the mind of the trial court.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed and reversed.
Orders
- Quash and reverse the conviction and sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 234 of the Penal Code
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