Republic v Robert Mwangangi Kioko [2020] KEHC 8958 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8958
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 8958 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding
The court found the prosecution failed to prove the accused committed the offence of murder.
Facts
The accused, Robert Mwangangi Kioko, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Kata Muasa on May 30, 2015, at Kyawango location in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County. The prosecution presented seven witnesses to support their case.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved all the ingredients of the offence of murder.
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought and directly or indirectly participated in the commission of the alleged offence.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that the accused committed the murder.
Outcome
The accused was acquitted.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code Act, Cap 63
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