Republic v Isabella Kemunto Isoe [2018] KEHC 2591 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2591
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2591 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 November 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for MurderCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The court finds no evidence that the accused committed the murder and enters a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The deceased, Evans Isoe Matwere, was found dead on the morning of 25th January 2011. The prosecution alleged that the accused, Isabella Kemunto Isoe, murdered the deceased. The prosecution's evidence included the deceased's trousers being unzipped and shoes and socks worn in the opposite feet, a cut on the head, and blood found at the scene and on exhibits.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has made out a prima facie case against the accused
Reasoning
The court found the evidence against the accused to be circumstantial and insufficient to prove her guilt. The prosecution did not provide a post-mortem report or establish a clear link between the accused's house and the location of the deceased's body.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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