Republic v Cleophas Kipketer Keino [2017] KEHC 5166 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5166
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5166 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 June 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The accused is found guilty of the charges and is put on his defence.
Facts
The accused is charged with two counts of murder, and the prosecution called seven witnesses to testify about the murder of Abel Kipkorir and Emmanuel Kibet on 28th April 2008.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused
- The accused's right to a fair trial
Reasoning
The judge found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused, and the accused pleaded not guilty.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- The accused is put on his defence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Bhatt v Republic [1957] E.A. 332
- R v Kipkering arap Koske & another 16 EACA 135 (1949)
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