Republic v John Nakumoi Longori & 4 others [2019] KEHC 438 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 438
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 438 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHON A.ONG’INJO
Holding
Accused No. 5 is found guilty of murder and convicted under Section 322 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Accused Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are acquitted.
Facts
On August 26, 2014, Aloo Abdilahi disappeared while herding 150 goats and sheep. His body was found crushed by a stone. Five suspects were arrested, including the accused persons.
Issues
- Guilty verdict for Accused No. 5
- Acquittal for Accused Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Reasoning
The court found the evidence against Accused No. 5 sufficient to convict him of murder, while the evidence against the other accused was contradictory and insufficient.
Outcome
Guilty verdict for Accused No. 5, Acquittal for Accused Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Orders
- Mention 16.1.2020 for Records, Mitigation and Victim Impact Statement. Accused Remanded in Custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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