Republic v Calvin Waweru [2021] KEHC 1386 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1386
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1386 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 December 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and acquits him.
Facts
The accused, Calvin Waweru, was charged with murder of Flavia Ongayo on February 23, 2014. The prosecution called nine witnesses, including Violet Ayieta Ayuma, Christopher Wendo, and Peter Ngoma Nyiro, who testified about the events leading to the death.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in killing the deceased
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court did not find direct evidence linking the accused to the death of the deceased. There was no evidence of hostile relations or motive for the murder. The court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the murder charge and set free from remand custody.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code, Cap 63, Laws of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code, Cap 75, Laws of Kenya
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