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Republic v Joseph Mwanzia Kaviti [2019] KEHC 2178 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 2178 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the prosecution has proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 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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