Republic v Wawira (Criminal Case 17 of 2018) [2022] KEHC 13877 (KLR) (3 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 13877
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 13877 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramLM NJUGUNA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution did not prove that the accused caused the death of the deceased, and therefore acquits the accused of murder.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that David Muriithi Wawira murdered John Mwangangi Musili in Gregon Area in Embu Township on 26.07.2018. The prosecution called four witnesses, including a pathologist and an investigating officer.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved all elements of murder beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused was the one who caused the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The court notes that no proper investigations were conducted to determine who caused the death, and there is no direct or circumstantial evidence connecting the accused with the death.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Article 26 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Anthony Ndegwa Ngarivs Republic [2014] eKLR
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