Republic v John Abraham Odak [2020] KEHC 7020 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7020
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7020 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 April 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial
Holding
The court found the accused not guilty of murder.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder for allegedly pelted stones that fatally injured the deceased, Daniel Omondi. The prosecution's only eye witness, Joseph Omondi, contradicts the medical evidence.
Issues
- Whether the accused was involved in the murder of the deceased
- Whether the offence of murder was established
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to call material witnesses and the evidence on record was insufficient to establish the truth of the matter.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Bukenya vs. Uganda (1972) EA 549
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