Republic of Kenya v Rose Wanjiru Mbugua & another [2021] KEHC 8068 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8068
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8068 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramC. MEOLI, M. KASANGO
Holding
The court acquits both Accused on the two counts preferred against them due to reasonable doubt.
Facts
Two young men, Peter Paul Muchai and James Ndichu Mburu, were murdered on the night of 3rd and 4th January, 2016 at Kwa Maiko Trading Centre, Ngewa Location of Githunguri. The bar was operated by Rose Wanjiru Mbugua alias Wamarion.
Issues
- Whether the Accused committed Murder as charged
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the Accused's guilt
Reasoning
The court finds reasonable doubt as to the Accused's culpability and resolves it in their favor, acquitting them.
Outcome
Both Accused are acquitted
Orders
- Both Accused are acquitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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