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Republic v John Abraham Odak [2020] KEHC 7020 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 7020 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused was involved in the murder of the deceased
  2. 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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