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Republic v Solomon Kathurima [2018] KEHC 4203 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 4203 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused was the one who committed the murder
  2. 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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