Republic v Njue (Criminal Case E010 of 2021) [2023] KEHC 648 (KLR) (1 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 648
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 648 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 February 2023
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramLM NJUGUNA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has failed to prove the case of murder against the accused and acquits him.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering David Muchangi Gitonga at Jubilee bar on January 29, 2021. The prosecution called seven witnesses, including the deceased's cousin, who testified that the accused hit the deceased with a rungu, but the accused denied any involvement.
Issues
- Who was the actual perpetrator of the murder?
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to prove the accused's guilt
Reasoning
The court notes significant contradictions in the prosecution's evidence, including conflicting testimonies about the weapon used and the sequence of events. The court also finds that the prosecution's circumstantial evidence is insufficient to sustain a conviction.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.
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