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Republic v Elisha Ogutu Atieno [2016] KEHC 8774 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 8774 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the accused's guilt
  2. 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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