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Republic v Wycliff Mutiso Mavui [2018] KEHC 4527 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 4527 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4527
Citation
[2018] KEHC 4527 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAccused found not guiltyCoramEDWARD M. MURIITHI, KEMEI J.
Holding

The court finds the accused not guilty of murder.

Facts

The prosecution alleged that the accused murdered Jennifer Nundu on March 18-19, 2009. Jennifer was last seen by her mother Ruth Mwikali on March 18, 2009, and her body was found in a thicket on March 19, 2009. The accused did not call any witnesses.

Issues

  1. Whether there is evidence to establish the commission of murder against the accused.
  2. Whether the accused had malice aforethought in causing the death of Jennifer Nundu.

Reasoning

The prosecution failed to prove the death of Jennifer Nundu, the cause of death, and the accused's unlawful act or omission with malice aforethought.

Outcome

Not Guilty

Orders

  • Order of the court directing the accused's release from custody

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code (Cap 63) laws of Kenya
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