Republic v Geoffrey kilonzo Makau [2018] KEHC 7613 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7613
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7613 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramMutende
Holding
The court found that the prosecution's case was not sufficiently supported by evidence to meet the burden of proof.
Facts
The Accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution alleges that he unlawfully murdered Winfred Mwende Kiindu on January 12, 2010, in Mwanga village, Mitahoni location, Kathiani District, Eastern Province. The Accused pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has met its burden of proof for the murder charge.
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution is sufficient to establish the Accused's guilt.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the Accused acted with malice aforethought and caused the death of the deceased.
Outcome
The Accused was acquitted of the murder charge.
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