Republic v Joseph Mwangi Nyanjau [2017] KEHC 3408 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3408
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3408 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and acquits him.
Facts
The deceased, a boda boda mechanic, was killed by the accused at Captain Pub after the accused became angry and threw a bottle at him. The accused then dragged the deceased outside and allegedly used a stick to beat him.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed murder
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court concludes that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies in the evidence and the testimony of the witnesses.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and released from prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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