Republic v Joseph Muhia Mwaura & another [2017] KEHC 109 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 109
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 109 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMaureeen A. Odero
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case has been established and acquits both accused of murder.
Facts
The deceased, Simon Muragu Ngugi, was assaulted and later found dead in Kawa-kawa Village. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was assaulted by 'Kengei', who was later killed by a mob. The two accused, Joseph Muhia Mwaura and Paul Maina Mwaura, were charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the evidence on record established a prima facie case to warrant calling upon the accused to defend themselves.
- Whether the accused could be held liable for the misdeeds of their brother, Kengei.
Reasoning
There were no eye-witnesses to the assault on the deceased. The key witnesses mentioned 'Kengei' as the culprit, but did not specify which accused. The investigating officer failed to implicate the accused in the murder.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- Both accused persons are set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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