Republic v Roy Itotia Wairimu & 2 others [2016] [2016] KEHC 3615 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3615
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3615 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramMaureen Odero
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case against the accused persons and acquits them of the charge of murder.
Facts
The deceased, Joseph Mwangi Wamboi, was found dead in the toilet of the 3rd accused, Moses Njau Wairimu, on December 25, 2009. The prosecution alleged that the 1st accused, Roy Itotia Wairimu, and the 2nd accused, Laban Kamau Muhia, were involved in the murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused persons.
- Whether the trial court erred in acquitting the accused persons.
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was found to be lacking in substance and credibility, with several gaps and inconsistencies.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The 1st and 2nd accused persons are acquitted and set at liberty.
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