Republic v Edwin Kipchirchir Lagat [2020] [2020] KEHC 4142 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4142
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramS. M GITHINJI
Holding
The court finds a reasonable doubt and acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The accused Edwin Kipchirchir Lagat is charged with the offence of Murder. The prosecution alleges that the accused murdered Jonathan Kiprotich Lelei on January 20, 2013, at Kaptobongen Sub location, Nandi County. The accused denies the charges.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed the murder
- Cause of death
- Malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court could not establish the cause of death beyond reasonable doubt due to lack of credible evidence. The court also found that the evidence of the sole witness, PW-2, was not clear and could not be cross-examined adequately.
Outcome
Acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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