Republic v Valerian Amahala Pongita [2018] KEHC 7041 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7041
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7041 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and dischargeCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The court finds no evidence that the accused committed the murder and records a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that the accused Valerian Amahala Pongita murdered Tobias Wanjala Wawire on February 23-24, 2012. The accused denied the charge. The prosecution called four witnesses, but the accused was not called as a witness.
Issues
- Whether a case was made out against the accused to require him to make his defence.
- Whether the prosecution had sufficient evidence to prove the accused's guilt.
Reasoning
The court determined there was insufficient evidence to establish the accused's guilt, including doubts about the timing of the deceased's death and the cause of death.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is hereby discharged.
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