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Republic v Daniel Andayi Atino [2017] KEHC 9 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 9 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9
Citation
[2017] KEHC 9 (KLR)
Decided
21 September 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an acquittalCoramJ. NJAGI
Holding

The court ruled that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case and acquitted the accused.

Facts

The prosecution charged Daniel Andayi Atino with murder, alleging he stabbed Isaiah Eshikumo Makanga at Luanda market on September 13, 2010. Five witnesses testified, but none saw the accused stab the deceased or connect him to the crime.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused
  2. Whether the accused had a case to answer

Reasoning

The court found that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to connect the accused with the crime, and there was no evidence to support the charge.

Outcome

Acquitted

Orders

  • The accused is acquitted of the charge

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
  • Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt vs Republic (1957) E.A. 332
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