Republic v Shakaai Ole Aingisa [2017] KEHC 5526 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5526
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5526 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMr. Oonge holding brief for Mr. Mongeri, Maureen A. Odero
Holding
The court finds that the charge of murder has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt and acquits the accused.
Facts
The accused, Shakaai Ole Aingisa, was charged with murder for the death of Lemempe Ole Mpyuk on July 16, 2012. The prosecution presented evidence from eight witnesses, including a boda boda taxi operator, a chief, and a herdsman, who all testified to seeing the deceased lying dead. The accused denied involvement.
Issues
- Proving the cause of death
- Admissibility of confession
- Lack of investigation by police
Reasoning
The court could not establish the cause of death due to lack of medical evidence. The confession of the accused was not legally admissible, and the police investigation was deemed inadequate.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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