Republic v Bernard Kauwiria Miriti & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1829 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1829
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1829 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramLESIIT, Lesiit, Ombija
Holding
The court found no evidence of common intention between the accused persons and dismissed the charges.
Facts
The deceased was found dead on a foot path within Kibera. PW1, a witness, testified that the 1st accused, Bernard Kauwiria Miriti, ordered mogacha drink for the deceased and later escorted her to her workplace.
Issues
- Common intention
- Circumstantial evidence
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to adduce evidence of common intention and circumstantial evidence was not cogently established.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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