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Republic of Kenya v Rose Wanjiru Mbugua & another [2021] KEHC 8068 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 8068 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the Accused committed Murder as charged
  2. 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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