Republic v Charles Mucheru Muraya & 2 others [2021] KEHC 2926 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2926
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2926 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR. MWONGO
Holding
All accused persons are found not guilty and are hereby acquitted.
Facts
The 1st accused and 3rd accused intervened during a circumcision ceremony, leading to a scuffle where the victim, Stephen Muigai Karumia, was injured and later died.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the elements of murder as defined by Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Whether the prosecution established malice aforethought as required by Section 206 of the Penal Code
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was weak and indefinite, and the record does not support a case for conviction for murder.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- All accused persons are acquitted and set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Coronavirus Act
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