Republic v Vincent Ongori Mochoge [2018] KEHC 4780 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4780
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4780 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAcquittalCoramD.S Majanja
Holding
The accused is acquitted of the murder of Lilian Kerubo Mogusu.
Facts
The accused, Vincent Ongori Mochoge, was charged with murder of Lilian Kerubo Mogusu on December 8, 2012. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted the deceased, who was his wife, with a panga and kitchen knife, resulting in her death.
Issues
- Insufficient evidence to implicate the accused in the murder.
- Lack of evidence to establish the cause of death.
Reasoning
The court found that there was insufficient evidence to implicate the accused in the murder and that the cause of death was not established.
Outcome
Acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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