Republic v Paul Kariuki Waithaka [2018] KEHC 1875 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1875
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1875 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKasango
Holding
The accused is not guilty of the offence charged.
Facts
The deceased, John Metamei Wapari, was found dead in a wooden raft covered by plastic. The prosecution alleged that the accused, Paul Kariuki Waithaka, murdered the deceased due to a love triangle. The accused was found wearing a blood-stained T-shirt and red long trousers when arrested.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case has been made out to require the accused to be put on his defence.
- What appropriate orders should be made in this case.
Reasoning
The court found the evidence to be circumstantial and insufficient to establish a prima facie case. The court also noted that the investigating officer did not lift footprints for comparison and analysis, and there was no evidence linking the accused's blood to the deceased.
Outcome
Not guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75) Laws of Kenya
- Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya
- Evidence Act (Cap 8) Laws of Kenya
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