Republic v James Enukan Angeme [2017] KEHC 129 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 129
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 129 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramMr Bosire, Ms Nyakira
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case and acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The accused was charged with the murder of a 7-8 year old girl named V C K. The body of the child was found in a well with her hands and legs tied. The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence including the accused's alleged possession of the child's clothes.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case
- Whether the accused's statements to villagers were admissible
Reasoning
The court held that the evidence was circumstantial and did not meet the standard of proof required for a conviction. The accused's statements to villagers were not admissible.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (6)
- RAMANLAL T. BHATT vs REPUBLIC
- REPUBLIC vs TAYLOR WEAVER & DONOVAN
- TEPER vs REPUBLIC
- JUDITH ACHIENG OCHIENG vs REPUBLIC
- SAWE vs REPUBLIC
- MARY WANJIKU GICHIRA vs REPUBLIC
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