Republic v Peter Muthee Kamau [2016] KEHC 3601 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3601
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3601 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an acquittalCoramMaureen A. Odero
Holding
The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder, but no evidence was presented to support the charge. The prosecution did not appear in court for several hearings.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has lost interest in the case
- Whether the accused should be held in remand indefinitely
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution had lost interest in the case and no evidence was presented to support the charge. The accused is therefore acquitted.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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