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Republic v Mulamula (Criminal Case 2 of 2014) [2023] KEHC 24604 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEHC 24604 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
24604
Citation
[2023] KEHC 24604 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2023
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramLord Heward, SC CHIRCHIR
Holding

The court finds that the prosecution has not proven the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.

Facts

The accused, Susan Sohre Mulamula, is charged with murder. The prosecution alleges that she hit the deceased, Sedrick Mulamula Luvongo, with stones, causing his death. The prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution has proved the charge of murder against the accused

Reasoning

The prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence, but the court finds that the evidence is insufficient to establish the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Outcome

The accused is acquitted.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Evidence Act of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
  • Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed and Another v. Republic
  • Abanga alias Onyango v. Republic
  • Mwita v. Republic
  • Mwangi & Another
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