Republic v Rainson Tekei Chepkuto & 4 others [2020] KEHC 4993 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4993
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4993 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramS N RIECHI
Holding
The court does not find the accused guilty of murder and acquits them.
Facts
On 23 September 2015, the accused, along with the deceased, were involved in a fight over land. The deceased was later found dead, and the accused were charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved an offence of murder against the accused
- Whether the evidence of the child witness needed corroboration
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to prove murder, particularly due to the child witness's testimony needing corroboration, and the lack of direct evidence linking the accused to the crime.
Outcome
The accused are acquitted of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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