Republic v Fredrick Wakala [2016] KEHC 2450 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2450
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2450 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds the prosecution did not prove the accused's actus reus or mens rea, and acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Gabriel Stallon on June 6, 2011. The prosecution called 6 witnesses, including the accused's mother Christine Nyarotso, who claimed the accused assaulted the deceased. The medical evidence showed the deceased had injuries consistent with blunt trauma to the head.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the cause thereof
- Whether the accused willfully and intentionally caused the death of the deceased
- Whether the accused had the necessary mens rea to cause the deceased's death
Reasoning
The court concludes the prosecution failed to prove the accused committed the murder, as there was no direct evidence linking the accused to the assault or the death.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and released from prison custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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