Republic v Michael Odhiambo Ouko & 3 others [2018] KEHC 8824 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8824
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 8824 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The court acquits JULIUS OKER MUNGO and GEORGE OMONDI OBONYO
Facts
The accused murdered the deceased, a woman, in October 2014. The accused were accused of witchcraft and murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the evidence of recognition was reliable
Reasoning
The court found the evidence of recognition unreliable due to the lack of details about the assailants' appearance and the timing of the identification.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
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