Republic v Joseph Mwanzia Kaviti [2019] KEHC 2178 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2178
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramHon. H. I. Ong’udi
Holding
The accused has a case to answer
Facts
The accused, Joseph Mwanzia Kaviti, is charged with murder of Jackson Katundu Maviti on 29/30 October 2016. The prosecution called four witnesses, but the accused has a case to answer.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused has a case to answer
Reasoning
The prosecution's witnesses did not see the accused commit the murder, and the accused's mother and brother testified that they did not witness the fight or death.
Outcome
The accused has a case to answer
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
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