Republic v Martin Kiio Ngei [2019] KEHC 1007 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1007
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1007 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 December 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquits him of murder.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering his daughter, Josephine Mueni, on August 26, 2012. The prosecution called 14 witnesses, including the daughter, who testified that the accused took tea from the deceased and later took her away from the house.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the investigative agencies acted appropriately in the case
Reasoning
The court concludes that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish the accused's guilt, and the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of murder and set at liberty.
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