Republic v John Mwaura Mashua & another [2016] KEHC 195 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 195
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 195 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramHENRY KARAN
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case of murder and acquits both accused persons.
Facts
The deceased, Jeremiah Kamau Muthoni, was murdered on June 4, 2012, at Kihingo Location, Stoo – Mbili Village, Njoro District, Nakuru County. The 1st accused, John Mwaura Mashua, and the 2nd accused, Henry Karanja Njoroge, were charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved a prima facie case of murder.
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to link the accused to the crime.
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the cause of death and there was no direct evidence linking the accused to the crime.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- Both accused persons are acquitted and set at liberty.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- CHENGO NICKSON KALAMA v REPUBLIC [2013]eKLR
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