Republic v Jona Ashioya Nduso [2022] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2018
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramW MUSYOKA
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and acquits him.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that Jona Ashioya Nduso murdered Millicent Achieng Otieno on February 23-24, 2017, at Eshibuye market. The prosecution presented three witnesses, but no eyewitness account was given of the assault. The pathologist confirmed the cause of death was assault resulting in internal bleeding.
Issues
- Whether there was a prima facie case to answer the charge of murder.
- Whether the prosecution established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was responsible for the death of the deceased.
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to establish a connection between the accused and the death of the deceased. There was no direct or circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the assault.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is acquitted and set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code, Cap 63, Laws of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code, Cap 175, Laws of Kenya
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