Calvin Ouma & 2 others v Republic [2016] KEHC 8364 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8364
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8364 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquits them.
Facts
Three accused persons were charged with two counts of murder. The prosecution alleged that the accused murdered two police officers on July 21, 2009. The accused were identified by police officers and DNA samples were taken.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution established the necessary mens rea and actus reus
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was not cogently and firmly established, and there were no definite circumstances pointing towards the accused's guilt.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Woolmington v DPP (1935) AC 462
- Okale v R (1966) E.A
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