Republic v Mary Njoki Ng’ang’a [2017] KEHC 4476 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4476
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4476 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court found that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case against the accused and dismissed the charge.
Facts
The accused, Mary Njoki Ng’ang’a, is charged with murder under Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code. The charge alleges that she, along with others, murdered James Ng’ang’a Ritho on the night of 14th and 15th January 2015 at Marenga Road, Kangemi in Nairobi County.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused
- Whether the accused has the right to address the court and call witnesses in her defence
Reasoning
The court ruled that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
The charge is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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