Republic v Isaac Otieno Amukhuma [2022] KEHC 1963 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1963
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 1963 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding
The accused is found not guilty of murder
Facts
The accused is charged with murder of Maurine Aoko Otieno on December 30, 2015. Three witnesses testified, but none saw the accused assault the deceased.
Issues
- Whether there is a prima facie case to put the accused on his defence
- Whether the prosecution has established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the murder
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to establish a connection between the accused and the death of the deceased, and there is no evidence of the accused assaulting the deceased.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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