Republic v Samuel Murimi Karugumi [2021] KEHC 6734 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6734
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 May 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramSir Udo Udoma
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has not proven the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder. The deceased, John Gichobi Karugumi, was asleep in his house with his son when two men, including the accused, entered the compound and started a fire. The deceased and his son were burned and died.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused committed the unlawful act that caused the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence and finds that the prosecution has not established that the accused committed the unlawful act that caused the death of the deceased. The evidence is insufficient to prove the charge.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are set aside.
Orders
- The conviction and sentence are set aside
Remedies
- The accused is acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Cleya & Another (1973) E.A 500
- Jevan Mwanjau & another v Republic [2015] Eklr The Court of Appeal in Malindi
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