Republic v Charles Kairu Karanja & 2 others [2017] KEHC 3514 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3514
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3514 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 July 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramMr. Kombo holding brief for Mr. Chigiti, Maureen A. Odero
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case against any of the accused for murder and therefore enters a verdict of 'Not Guilty'.
Facts
The deceased, Samuel Kariuki Macharia, was killed by a mob led by the 1st accused, Charles Kairu Karanja, on 23/2/2013. The 1st accused had previously harassed the deceased's grandmother, Mary Wangechi, and demanded her grandson. The deceased was then forcibly taken out of his house and never seen again.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused for murder.
- Whether the police acted properly in arresting and charging the accused.
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was unreliable and contradictory, and that the accused were not part of the mob that killed the deceased. The court also noted the absence of an investigating officer's testimony.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- Each accused person is set at liberty
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