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