Republic v Kitsao Baya Thoya [2021] KEHC 2959 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2959
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2959 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the offence of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The accused, Kitsao Baya Thoya, was charged with the murder of Kahindi Baya Thoya on 26.9.2015. The prosecution presented evidence from six witnesses, including Baraka Sheikh, Thoya Baya, Bonface Baya, and Furaha Baya, who testified about the events leading to the death.
Issues
- Whether the evidence by the prosecution has proved the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
- If the answer to the above issue is in the affirmative, whether the defence of alibi avails the accused.
Reasoning
The court determined that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish malice aforethought and an unlawful act or omission, and thus the accused was not guilty of murder.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 206 of the Penal Code
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