Republic v Stephen Kimosop Chepkuruch [2017] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7686
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty and acquits him.
Facts
Edwin Kibiwott Kipkiror was shot to death on August 23, 2009. His widow, Emily Rotich, testified that the accused, Stephen Kimosop Chepkuruch, and Kimutai were the last seen with the deceased on the night of the murder.
Issues
- Whether there is sufficient evidence to place the accused on his defence.
- Whether the prosecution has proven a prima facie case against the accused.
Reasoning
The court found no direct or circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the murder. The prosecution did not file submissions, and the court concluded that the evidence was insufficient to establish a prima facie case.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Bhatt v Republic (1957) E.A. 332
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