Republic v Jackson Kiptum Kibor [2017] KEHC 7933 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7933
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7933 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of acquittalCoramC.W Githua
Holding
The court finds a lingering doubt and acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The accused Jackson Kiptum Kibor is charged with the murder of Edwin Kipkorir Kiplagat on September 13, 2010. The prosecution called six witnesses, including the deceased's relatives, who did not witness the incident. The prosecution's case was supported by a post-mortem report and an arrow found at the accused's home.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused's act caused the deceased's death
- Whether the accused's self-defense claim was credible
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused's act caused the deceased's death due to contradictions in the evidence and lack of forensic evidence.
Outcome
Not guilty and acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 111 of the Evidence Act
- Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Bhatt v Republic (1957) E.A 332
- Abdalla Bin Wendo and another v Republic (1953) EACA 166
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