Republic v Solomon Kathurima [2018] KEHC 4203 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4203
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 September 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The court finds the evidence inconsistent and contradictory, and resolves the doubt in favor of the accused.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder of Veronicah Koki on March 22, 2013. The prosecution called 7 witnesses, including PW1 and PW2, who testified about the incident.
Issues
- Whether the accused was the one who committed the murder
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was consistent and credible
Reasoning
The court doubts the prosecution's evidence and finds it inconsistent, resolving the doubt in favor of the accused.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code CAP 63
- Criminal Procedure Code CAP 75
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