Martin Mwangi Kihuri v Republic [2019] KEHC 7431 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7431
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7431 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2019
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramMumbua T Matheka
Holding
The court finds no evidence to connect the accused with the offence and enters a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that Martin Mwangi Kihuri murdered James Mwangi Muthoni on 22nd August 2017 at Kiambogo village Endarasha location, Kieni West Sub County within Nyeri County. The prosecution called 7 witnesses, including the deceased's uncle and a police officer, who reported finding the deceased's body with a bell around his neck and no other physical injuries.
Issues
- Who killed James Mwangi Muthoni?
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to conduct a proper investigation and present a prima facie case. The court found no evidence to connect the accused with the murder.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is released from prison custody
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