Republic v Derrick Kikutwa [2017] KEHC 169 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 169
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 169 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of murderCoramMr. Ndicho holding brief for Mr. Nyagaka, Maureen A. Odero, Presiding Judge
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case and enters a verdict of 'Not Guilty'.
Facts
The accused Derrick Kikutwa was charged with murder of Jacob Kipetwan Sanoe on November 10, 2014. The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's death and the accused's arrest.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case to warrant placing the accused on his defence.
- Whether the accused's statements to civilian witnesses could be used to implicate him in the murder.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence and lacked direct evidence linking the accused to the crime. The court also noted that the accused's statements to civilian witnesses could not be used to implicate him.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and set at liberty.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- JUDITH ACHIENG OCHIENG Vs REPUBLIC [2009] eKLR
- SAWE Vs REPUBLIC [2003] KLR 364
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