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Republic v Kennedy Matibo & 3 others [2020] KEHC 4435 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 4435 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether any of the accused was involved in the offence
  2. 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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