Republic v Anthony Wambua Willy [2021] KEHC 6989 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6989
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6989 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of murderCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding
The court finds the prosecution did not prove the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt and acquits the accused Anthony Wambua Willy
Facts
The accused, Anthony Wambua Willy, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Matthew Mututa Kyalo on December 6, 2017. The prosecution presented evidence from ten witnesses, including Mutua Mbuvi and Stephen Muthyani Kavivya, while the defense presented evidence from Boniface Wambua Daudi and Joseph Musau Mulwa.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the police investigation was thorough and fair
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution was insufficient to prove the accused's guilt, especially considering the role of the deceased's relatives and the lack of thorough investigation by the police.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused Anthony Wambua Willy is hereby acquitted and ordered to be set at liberty
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