Republic v Edwin Chirchir Langat & another [2016] KEHC 4417 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4417
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4417 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramMaureen Odero
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case to warrant calling upon the accused to defend themselves and enters a verdict of 'Not Guilty'. Both accused are acquitted.
Facts
The prosecution charged Edwin Chirchir Langat and Bernard Kimutai Ruto with murder of Samson Kipruto Korir on November 12, 2010. The accused were arrested after the radio and mobile phone belonging to the deceased were found on them.
Issues
- Proving the cause of death
- Lack of evidence linking accused to the murder
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove the cause of death and the link between the accused and the murder.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- Both accused acquitted and set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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