Republic v Lemoijoi Mengati [2017] KEHC 157 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 157
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 157 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 August 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of murderCoramHon Justice Anyara Emukule, Ms Moenga, Mr. Chigiti
Holding
The court finds no prima facie case for murder and acquits the accused.
Facts
The accused, Lemoijoi Mengati, was charged with murder of Hirum Mureithi on January 9, 2012. The prosecution presented evidence of an altercation between the accused and the deceased, but no witness to the actual assault was found.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case for murder.
- Whether the accused was properly charged and tried.
Reasoning
The court identified several gaps in the prosecution's case, including the absence of a witness to the actual assault, the lack of a weapon, and inconsistencies in the evidence.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and set at liberty.
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