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Republic v Julius Okello Odhiambo [2021] KEHC 13666 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 13666 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
13666
Citation
[2021] KEHC 13666 (KLR)
Decided
29 July 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding

The accused is not guilty of murder

Facts

The accused was employed as a farm hand in the home of the deceased. On 16 August 2013, he was asked to go for his money but did not go. The deceased was found dead on 18 August 2013, and the accused disappeared.

Issues

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

Reasoning

The evidence does not establish that the accused was involved in the death of the deceased, and the prosecution failed to prove the offence of murder.

Outcome

Not Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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