Republic v Elisha Ogutu Atieno [2016] KEHC 8774 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8774
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8774 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA, H.A. OMONDI
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder.
Facts
The accused, Elisha Ogutu Atieno, is alleged to have murdered S O N on September 21, 2013. The prosecution's key witness, the deceased's 12-year-old son, testified that the accused and another person attacked the deceased with a panga and a spear, causing injuries.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the accused's guilt
- Whether the accused's alibi was credible
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including testimony from the deceased's son and other witnesses, was sufficient to establish the accused's guilt. The accused's alibi was not credible.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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