Republic v Musee Mue [2017] KEHC 1585 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1585
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1585 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an acquittalCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the death of the deceased and acquits him.
Facts
The accused, Musee Mue, was charged with murder for the death of Ndusya Kikwalu Kitheka. The prosecution presented evidence of a threat made by the accused to the deceased, but the court found this evidence insufficient.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the death of the deceased
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought in the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence of the threat was insufficient and that the prosecution did not prove malice aforethought.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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