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Republic v Moses Sembua Wayo [2018] KEHC 8797 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 8797 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8797
Citation
[2018] KEHC 8797 (KLR)
Decided
30 January 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding

The Accused is found not guilty of murder.

Facts

The deceased, Isaac Meja Sailoki, was killed on 16th November 2014 at Msengweni Area of Timbila Location within Taita Taveta County. The Accused, Moses Sembua Wayo, was charged with murder.

Issues

  1. Whether the Accused was guilty of murder as charged
  2. Whether the prosecution met the burden of proof

Reasoning

The court found that the prosecution did not prove the Accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Outcome

Not guilty

Orders

  • The Accused is acquitted and set free

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code Cap 63
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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