Republic v Alex Ongoji Chetende [2017] KEHC 10142 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10142
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 10142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 October 2017
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TypeCriminal MurderPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The accused is found NOT GUILTY of murder.
Facts
The accused, Alex Ongoji Chetende, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Wilson Onchonga Ojwang on November 17 and 18, 2014. The prosecution alleged that the accused insulted the deceased's wife, leading to a fight and the deceased's death. The defense claimed the deceased was killed by someone else.
Issues
- Who killed the deceased?
- Was the accused guilty of murder?
Reasoning
The court found the evidence inconclusive, raising many probable or likely possibilities surrounding the deceased's death. There were gaps in the evidence that did not point to the accused's guilt.
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
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