Republic v Musa Molenje [2016] KEHC 2564 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2564
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2564 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case and acquits the accused of the murder.
Facts
The accused, Musa Molenje, is charged with murder of Luka Lutomia Masitsa on May 5, 2013. The prosecution's witness, Rose Wayeko Musa, testified that the accused and the deceased were together in the kitchen when the accused screamed and the deceased was killed.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case requiring the accused to be put on his defence.
Reasoning
The court's reasoning is that the testimony of the prosecution's witness does not meet the threshold of establishing a prima facie case.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the murder charge.
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the murder charge under Section 306(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- The accused is released from prison custody forthwith.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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