Republic v Kennedy Matibo & 3 others [2020] KEHC 4435 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4435
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4435 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramLord Widgery
Holding
The court found that the accused were not involved in the offence of murder.
Facts
The deceased, Michael Taabu Muchanji, was beaten by the accused on Sumba Island, Bunyala sub County, Busia County on December 5, 2017. The accused deny involvement.
Issues
- Whether any of the accused was involved in the offence
- Whether the offence of murder was established
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish the involvement of the accused in the murder.
Outcome
Not guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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